New goal, new me, new excitement!Angie's journal w/Charlo's notes(Motivators welcome)

[gudrench3]

Well, I don't really have a weight related update at the moment...but I do have BIG NEWS!!! My Aunt and I are headed back to Disney world in a few months!!!

Here's a picture from our 2007 trip.

I'm so very excited to go back. We know we have less than three months until we go, so we need to hit the treadmill hot and heavy to prepare for the world!!!

 

[gudrench3]

Well, it has been a while since I have posted on here...and sadly, it has been a while since I've done any kind of exercise too. I have fallen off the wagon a bit. But, I got back online today and read about folks doing half marathons at Disney World...and I'm in! Right now, I cannot run for more than 15-30 seconds at a time...or at least the last time I went to the gym that is. I will post some more soon!

 

[gudrench3]

My Aunt, Charlo and I just got back from a wonderful trip to Disney World. We had a blast. And we really enjoyed our time there. We strolled a lot this trip and took lots of pictures and just enjoyed our time there and our time together. We slept in late several days too...that's not normally like us.

We have talked about our weight for years and do good for a bit and then gain it all back. We are the rollercoaster queens when it comes to weight loss. And we both know how bad this is for us. So, before leaving for Disney World, I started reading some reports from the 1/2 marathons at WDW. It inspired me so much. When I walked up to Cinderella's castle I said that the next time it sees me, I will be a new and improved person all around. And, on my last day at the parks...(we always spend the first and last days at the Magic Kingdom as I have so many wonderful memories of my Mom there)...I told the Magic Kingdom the same thing. When I come back, I'm running through you as a different person. My sweet Aunt has decided that she will be my trainer and supporter. Sounds great to me...she's so good at that.

So, I've done some research and am doing the C25k program to help me get there. Yesterday was my first official walk/jog workout and I was able to complete it. I'm extrememly proud of myself for so many reasons...I had 4 reasons not to go to the gym...remember, I haven't been to the gym in many months. So, I had 4 reasons not to go to the gym yesterday...I forgot my water bottle, my pony tail holder, my workout shirt, and my IPOD. Wow, I was really prepared. But, I knew that if I had gone to my house, I wouldn't get back out and go to the gym, so I wore the same shirt I wore to work, borrowed a pony tail holder (thanks Barbra), bought water at the store on the way, and just forgot about the whole IPOD. As I said, I'm super proud of me!!! I was able to complete workout #1 of the program. It wasn't easy, but I did it. And, normally I worry about all the wonderfully thin people running around me at the gym. They run for hours and I ran for a minute at a time. Normally, I let this get to me, but I just kept telling myself that "at least I was here doing something" and "someday, I'll be that runner too." I also didn't let it bother me that I couldn't get a treadmill on the back row. In the past, I would have walked out if I had to have someone behind me, but I just reminded myself that I didn't know these people from Adam and that at least I was there doing something...instead of just talking about doing something.

I will post some neat pictures from our recent trip. I will also catch up on my short-term and long-term goals in my next posting. I just HAD to "share" my YAYs from yesterday.

I hope yall are having a great day!!!!

 

[gudrench3]

Okay, so now that I have made the decision to start a running program and train to run a 1/2 marathon, I have some questions for those of you who have been there.

First, I am overweight and people are looking at me like I have lost my mind when I tell them what I have decided to do. Did yall have people look at you like this when you started your journey?

Second, I am not at all worried about the training program. I am mostly worried about eating the right things to fuel my body for this training. My boyfriend thinks this is kind of funny that this is my main concern. But, I am basically a vegetarian with a rare meal that includes chiken. So, I don't eat any red meat at all, and I really don't like the taste of fish. So, I'm really concerned that I'm not going to do the eating side right and mess everything up. Do yall have any tips, websites, or meal plans that yall use now to help this newbie? I would appreciate any information and guidance you can give me.

Thanks so much!!!

 

[gudrench3]

Yesterday, I followed the Couch to 5k workout1 for week1. I was able to complete it (surprisingly). My distance was 1.82 miles in 30 minutes. I can't tell you how good it feels to accomplish something like that. It isn't much yet, but it's a lot more than I thought it would be to do at this point. woo who!!!

Now, I'm going to update my goals:
1) NEW GOAL!!!! Run the Cross Roads 5k on October 1, 2011 in Odessa!!!
2) Get down to 195 lbs before the end of June ---> I am back up to 200 right now
3) Get into a size 14 by June ---> I have been able to retire my largest pair of pants because they are just becoming to baggy for me. I have decided to keep them since they are my largest...and I never want to get back to them again. I can't wait until I can donate some of the other ones. Still in a size 16, but making progress all the time.
4) Run/jog 3 days this week; walk or other kind of exercise 2 days during the week ---> I've started off this week pretty well. I completed W1D1 workout. Tonight I plan on doing some kind of yoga or pilates and maybe some walking.
5) Eat healthier---> I've done really good in this area for the last couple of days. It feels so good when I've done good in the exercise and the food sides.

 

[Retye81]

Way to go on finishing your first C25k workout! I just did my W1D1 workout today as well. I completed the program last year but then didn't keep running. I'm starting over from scratch again this year and I can't wait to keep going. I want to do either the Princess 1/2 in 2013 or the Disneyland 1/2 in 2012. I signed up for my first actual 5k race for October 1st and I am very motivated now that I'm actually registered for it.

I can't wait to follow along on your journey! The biggest struggle I have is food as well. I'm always worried that I'm not eating the right things at the right times. I am not a snacker but I'm trying to work in healthy snacks and keeping portions at my meals sensible. It's so hard!

Keep up the good work!

 

[walkdmc]

I'm really enjoying your journal, it's very true-to-life. Thanks for posting, even after a hiatus from exercise. I like how you write short and long-term goals down. I may do that myself.

I followed you here from my own thread where I was asking for encouragement training for the WDW 5K. I'm inspired by the folks who plan on running the Princess 1/2 in 2013.

Keep up the good work!!

 

[gudrench3]

Way to go on finishing your first C25k workout! I just did my W1D1 workout today as well. I completed the program last year but then didn't keep running. I'm starting over from scratch again this year and I can't wait to keep going. I want to do either the Princess 1/2 in 2013 or the Disneyland 1/2 in 2012. I signed up for my first actual 5k race for October 1st and I am very motivated now that I'm actually registered for it.

I can't wait to follow along on your journey! The biggest struggle I have is food as well. I'm always worried that I'm not eating the right things at the right times. I am not a snacker but I'm trying to work in healthy snacks and keeping portions at my meals sensible. It's so hard!

Keep up the good work!

Retye - thanks so much! Are you planning to do your own journal as well? If not, I'd love for you to post your journey here too. I think it will be good to encourage each other since we are just getting started at the same time...and maybe do the Princess 1/2 together! What do you think?

 

[gudrench3]

I'm really enjoying your journal, it's very true-to-life. Thanks for posting, even after a hiatus from exercise. I like how you write short and long-term goals down. I may do that myself.

I followed you here from my own thread where I was asking for encouragement training for the WDW 5K. I'm inspired by the folks who plan on running the Princess 1/2 in 2013.

Keep up the good work!!

walkdmc, thanks so much for coming over and posting!!! I don't really "know" anyone on here except my Aunt, so I decided to be totally honest!!!

Are you planning on doing the Princess 1/2 in 2013? And how is your training going thus far for the WDW 5k? Have you started the c25k plan? I should be doing W1D2 tonight but might not get to it tonight because we have a comedian coming to our church tonight...so we'll see what time we get out of there.

I hope you are having a great day!!! Thanks again!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Okay, so now that I have made the decision to start a running program and train to run a 1/2 marathon, I have some questions for those of you who have been there.

First, I am overweight and people are looking at me like I have lost my mind when I tell them what I have decided to do. Did yall have people look at you like this when you started your journey?

Second, I am not at all worried about the training program. I am mostly worried about eating the right things to fuel my body for this training. My boyfriend thinks this is kind of funny that this is my main concern. But, I am basically a vegetarian with a rare meal that includes chiken. So, I don't eat any red meat at all, and I really don't like the taste of fish. So, I'm really concerned that I'm not going to do the eating side right and mess everything up. Do yall have any tips, websites, or meal plans that yall use now to help this newbie? I would appreciate any information and guidance you can give me.

Thanks so much!!!

Hi Angie. Just wanted to tell you there are lots of vegetarian runners on the WISH boards. If you have specific questions or just want some feedback post a question about it on the events board and I bet you will get some responses.

I am a 99.9 percent vegetarian. I will very rarely have a hot dog--I know how yucky, but I like hot dogs. And that's about it. I run 3 times a week and have completed 2 half marathons last year and 2 this year so far. My dh is mostly vegetarian--he eats chicken/fish when we go out and will share a hot dog with me on occasion.

Anyhow, I have not found it hard at all to get what I need nutritionally. Great sources of protein: greek yogurt, eggs, beans, cheese, nuts. I try to eat protein after a workout--even if it's just a string cheese or a spoon of peanut butter. Sparkpeople will let you track your food and estimates how much of which nutrients you are getting and what you are low on.

I do take a multi-vitamin--without iron. So far I have been doing ok getting iron from veggie sources.

I think what makes working on weight loss/ being a vegetarian/ and an athlete a little challenging is realizing that some of the good sources of protein may be a little higher in calories--nuts, eggs, beans, cheese, etc. but you just have to modify how you eat them. Have your pb on celery or by the spoon instead of on bread. Substiture a plain hardboiled egg for chicken or lunch meat. Eggs are pretty low in calories. And realize that if you are getting your fat from nuts, you probably need to avoid butter, sour cream, etc.

Anyhow, I hope some of this makes sense. It's very doable. Just takes a little thought. Good luck with your running!

 

[Retye81]

Retye - thanks so much! Are you planning to do your own journal as well? If not, I'd love for you to post your journey here too. I think it will be good to encourage each other since we are just getting started at the same time...and maybe do the Princess 1/2 together! What do you think?

I was just thinking this morning that I should start my own journal so I think I will do that today. I've been really inspired by all the people on this board with their courage and honesty.

It would be SO AWESOME if we could do the 2013 Princess 1/2 together! I'm trying to figure out if finances will come together for us to do it, if not then I'm going to do the 2013 Tinkerbell 1/2 at Disneyland OR if we can afford it I might try for the 2012 Disneyland 1/2. We live a lot closer to DL so it is a cheaper trip for us.

I did my W1D1 C25k workout yesterday so today I'm going to crosstrain. I will go for a 4 mile bike ride. What's on your schedule today?

 

[walkdmc]

walkdmc, thanks so much for coming over and posting!!! I don't really "know" anyone on here except my Aunt, so I decided to be totally honest!!!

Are you planning on doing the Princess 1/2 in 2013? And how is your training going thus far for the WDW 5k? Have you started the c25k plan? I should be doing W1D2 tonight but might not get to it tonight because we have a comedian coming to our church tonight...so we'll see what time we get out of there.

I hope you are having a great day!!! Thanks again!

The funny thing is I was moaning and groaning about how hard it was to progress through the C25K and I was only on W2! So, I decided to finish W2D3 and went back to W1D1 the following workout. I repeated W1 then was expecting the worst when I did W2D1 yesterday and was pleasantly surprised. I feel much better and stronger, aerobically and muscle-wise compared with when I started it all just 3 weeks ago. I've also been working out with a personal trainer for 2 months and that has made a big difference.

I would love to try for the Princess 1/2 in 2013. Will it be in October? It seems far off but there's no way I'd be up to running 13 miles without a good year's work.

 

[JacksLilWench]

*warning, hot thread alert!* After reading your journal so far, I feel like we're kindred spirits, haha. I was in a very similar spot only two months ago, and now I've gotten my weight down quite a bit! I've joined the Biggest Loser Summer Challenge on the boards here, and I love it!! I havne't had a soda in almost two weeks (thanks to CC over at Healthy Habits) and I've been working out regularly with a walking buddy and some Pilates dvd's that I looove It's been so doable.

I can't wait to hear more about your awesome success!!

 

[gudrench3]

Hi Angie. Just wanted to tell you there are lots of vegetarian runners on the WISH boards. If you have specific questions or just want some feedback post a question about it on the events board and I bet you will get some responses.

I am a 99.9 percent vegetarian. I will very rarely have a hot dog--I know how yucky, but I like hot dogs. And that's about it. I run 3 times a week and have completed 2 half marathons last year and 2 this year so far. My dh is mostly vegetarian--he eats chicken/fish when we go out and will share a hot dog with me on occasion.

Anyhow, I have not found it hard at all to get what I need nutritionally. Great sources of protein: greek yogurt, eggs, beans, cheese, nuts. I try to eat protein after a workout--even if it's just a string cheese or a spoon of peanut butter. Sparkpeople will let you track your food and estimates how much of which nutrients you are getting and what you are low on.

I do take a multi-vitamin--without iron. So far I have been doing ok getting iron from veggie sources.

I think what makes working on weight loss/ being a vegetarian/ and an athlete a little challenging is realizing that some of the good sources of protein may be a little higher in calories--nuts, eggs, beans, cheese, etc. but you just have to modify how you eat them. Have your pb on celery or by the spoon instead of on bread. Substiture a plain hardboiled egg for chicken or lunch meat. Eggs are pretty low in calories. And realize that if you are getting your fat from nuts, you probably need to avoid butter, sour cream, etc.

Anyhow, I hope some of this makes sense. It's very doable. Just takes a little thought. Good luck with your running!

Rose&Mike,

Thank you so much for the information and the reassurance that I can do this as a vegetarian just fine! It makes me feel so much better!!!

Have you tried the veggie hot dogs? I love them, but my boyfriend can't stand them at all. So, I don't eat them that often. I used to love regular hot dogs, but haven't had one in several years now.

Thanks again!!!

 

[gudrench3]

I was just thinking this morning that I should start my own journal so I think I will do that today. I've been really inspired by all the people on this board with their courage and honesty.

It would be SO AWESOME if we could do the 2013 Princess 1/2 together! I'm trying to figure out if finances will come together for us to do it, if not then I'm going to do the 2013 Tinkerbell 1/2 at Disneyland OR if we can afford it I might try for the 2012 Disneyland 1/2. We live a lot closer to DL so it is a cheaper trip for us.

I did my W1D1 C25k workout yesterday so today I'm going to crosstrain. I will go for a 4 mile bike ride. What's on your schedule today?

I think that's a great idea. Let me know when you start it and I'll subscribe to it so I can keep up with you too! Yeah, the finanaces are a BIG deal for me as to when I will be able to run that race. If it works out and we get to run it together, then that will be awesome.

How's the workout going? I've got my clothes ready to go for right after work.

 

[Retye81]

I think that's a great idea. Let me know when you start it and I'll subscribe to it so I can keep up with you too! Yeah, the finanaces are a BIG deal for me as to when I will be able to run that race. If it works out and we get to run it together, then that will be awesome.

How's the workout going? I've got my clothes ready to go for right after work.

I started it yesterday. Here is a link to it http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2741019. My workout today was hard, I really don't enjoy running outside at all, I have the worst trouble pacing myself! I know I'll get better though and since you can't run the Princess 1/2 on the treadmill (lol) outside is the way I want to train for now.

It would be so awesome if it worked out that we could run together! I'm definitely going to try very hard to save up so I can make it there in 2013. I hope you have a great workout today, I'll check back later for your update! <3

~Robyn

 

[gudrench3]

The funny thing is I was moaning and groaning about how hard it was to progress through the C25K and I was only on W2! So, I decided to finish W2D3 and went back to W1D1 the following workout. I repeated W1 then was expecting the worst when I did W2D1 yesterday and was pleasantly surprised. I feel much better and stronger, aerobically and muscle-wise compared with when I started it all just 3 weeks ago. I've also been working out with a personal trainer for 2 months and that has made a big difference.

I would love to try for the Princess 1/2 in 2013. Will it be in October? It seems far off but there's no way I'd be up to running 13 miles without a good year's work.

Haha, I'm glad it went so well! I think the hardest thing is getting past the mental part of thinking it's going to be too hard and all. I try to think about the folks on the biggest loser show and remind myself, if they can do it, then I can too. So, I know what you mean by dreading it and worrying about it...but WE CAN DO THIS!!! Way to go on going back when needed. I will do the same thing if needed.

I think the Princess is earlier in the year...January or February, but I will need to double check on that for ya!!! Guess I should know since I really want to do it.

*warning, hot thread alert!* After reading your journal so far, I feel like we're kindred spirits, haha. I was in a very similar spot only two months ago, and now I've gotten my weight down quite a bit! I've joined the Biggest Loser Summer Challenge on the boards here, and I love it!! I havne't had a soda in almost two weeks (thanks to CC over at Healthy Habits) and I've been working out regularly with a walking buddy and some Pilates dvd's that I looove It's been so doable.

I can't wait to hear more about your awesome success!!

JacksLilWench, hi there and thank you! So, have you lost the weight just by walking with a buddy and pilates or have you also changed your eating habits? I want to hear more about your success too!!! Way to go!!!

 

[gudrench3]

I have my workout clothes ready to go to the gym right after work tonight. My goal tonight is to have a farther distance that I had on day one...which was 1.82 miles after 25 minutes. I will follow up tomorrow morning.

I hope anyone reading this has a great day and evening!!!

 

[JacksLilWench]

JacksLilWench, hi there and thank you! So, have you lost the weight just by walking with a buddy and pilates or have you also changed your eating habits? I want to hear more about your success too!!! Way to go!!!

I have done all three together, and it's really helped me a lot. I don't eat the same things I was eating before, I have taught myself what a portion of something really is, I hardly drink soda anymore, and I feel so much better! I'm currently only 5lbs away from the lowest weight I've ever been, and I'm so excited to get even lower than that. It hasn't been the easiest thing I've ever done, but being able to change the way I look at food now has changed my whole life. I started looking at food as fuel for my body and the things I want to do with it. And if your body was a super-hot sports car, you wouldn't fill up with junk gas, right? Heck no, you'd fill that bad boy up with Premium! LOL, it's such a ridiculous analogy, but it helps me when it comes time to make a choice about whether or not to eat something.

But you're doing so well! What else are you doing? I saw you're thinking about going veggie-how is that working out??

 

[gudrench3]

I started it yesterday. Here is a link to it http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2741019. My workout today was hard, I really don't enjoy running outside at all, I have the worst trouble pacing myself! I know I'll get better though and since you can't run the Princess 1/2 on the treadmill (lol) outside is the way I want to train for now.

It would be so awesome if it worked out that we could run together! I'm definitely going to try very hard to save up so I can make it there in 2013. I hope you have a great workout today, I'll check back later for your update! <3

~Robyn

Robyn - I found your journal...good job!!! I'm proud of you for running outside. I'm almost too scared to do that right now. It is so hot outside, and I'm afraid I'm not ready to give it a try. I may find the courage to run with my boyfried this weekend. Keep it up!!!

I have done all three together, and it's really helped me a lot. I don't eat the same things I was eating before, I have taught myself what a portion of something really is, I hardly drink soda anymore, and I feel so much better! I'm currently only 5lbs away from the lowest weight I've ever been, and I'm so excited to get even lower than that. It hasn't been the easiest thing I've ever done, but being able to change the way I look at food now has changed my whole life. I started looking at food as fuel for my body and the things I want to do with it. And if your body was a super-hot sports car, you wouldn't fill up with junk gas, right? Heck no, you'd fill that bad boy up with Premium! LOL, it's such a ridiculous analogy, but it helps me when it comes time to make a choice about whether or not to eat something.

But you're doing so well! What else are you doing? I saw you're thinking about going veggie-how is that working out??

JacksLilWench - wow, you have just done an awesome job!!!! You go!!! It sounds like we are on the same track, but you are almost to the end of yours...woo who!!! Haha, and I love the car analogy (I love NASCAR racing)...it's so true!!!

I have a walking buddy at work and we either walk for 20 minutes or we lift 5 lb weights in her office. We call it our smoke breaks! I will see if I can find a picture of her...she's a petite little thing, but is so encouraging!!! I've been about 99% vegetarian for about two years now. I love it! The only thing I ever miss is the "smell" outside a good steakhouse! I don't miss the taste of meat, but I love to walk by a steakhouse. In fact, a lot of times you can get the best salad and veggies at steakhouses...kind of funny huh? I'm trying to broden my horizons a little and add some new things to my diet, but at the moment I'm eating the same old things. I LOVE home-made taco salads with beans...they have become my recent favorite meal. My boyfriend loves cutting up veggies, so it works out great, we do romaine, tomatoes, green peppers, orange peppers, avacado, onions, a few chips, and some hot sauce. SOmetimes we will add some beans too. Yummy, my mouth is watering just thinking about them. And the good thing is that now your veggies are already cut up for a veggie pizza or turkey meatloaf for the next night.