From couch to: WDW Full in 2010

[maroo]

oh my! First, I have not gotten past your first post...

But you sound a bit like me. I lost 90ish pounds about 4 years ago and have put it all back on. My fault...but a stressful job did not help!

Now I am in a new job and am on my way to dropping this weight again!

AND>>>> I also want to do the marathon weekend in 2010...but, I do plan to just walk the half!

I have lost 7 lbs so far. I am doing WW online.

Anyway...now I will go back and read the other parts of you thread!!

 

[maroo]

I have lost 8 lbs so far! I feel 100% better and am finding myself doing more challenging levels on the elliptical and today I ran 3 out of my 5 miles on the track tonight. It is so much better running on a track than a treadmill. My next goal is not only to do the Shamrock Run on March 15thish but I would like to be down in the 230s by then. If I keep on the straight and narrow I will be able to accomplish that goal. It's only 13 lbs and 7 weeks away so I feel that is a reasonable goal. I want to be in the 220s for Disney in April. From March until July it will be 3 1/2 months until my next big race which I hope to be down to 200 for. That would be about 14 weeks so that is another 2 lbs per week staying on the right track. Doing the half marathon would be in another two months from that race, giving me eight weeks, and a 16 lb weight loss in that time frame would get me down to 184. And then the biggie, the WDW marathon. Staying on the same plan with a loss of 2 lbs per week would get me to my goal weight by the time I run the marathon in January. 4 months would get me to my goal weight of 153. That would really be incredible It is cool to set a goal and determine your path to that goal. When I joined the Army I weighed 153 and that is the goal I would like to get to. Who knows, maybe I would keep going after the marathon and get in the 130s, where I think a healthy weight would be for me. So there I am, thinking out loud again. There will be a lot of things to overcome on my weight loss path but I am ready to take them on!
Bring it on world
Comments are always welcome!

Wow!! Great job!!

I am going to subscribe to this!

Keep on going!! You can do it!

 

[tinkerbell of winter]

It is good to see I am not alone on this journey I am probably going to do the half now, the idea of 26 miles with my knees the way they have been feeling isn't something I think I want to commit to this year anyway. I'll see how i'm doing after I lose the weight and then after I do the half i'll think about the full in 2011. Tonight was my scheduled "treat" meal, a bit early in the week but it was well deserved after my workout tonight! Still on track so far

oh my! First, I have not gotten past your first post...

But you sound a bit like me. I lost 90ish pounds about 4 years ago and have put it all back on. My fault...but a stressful job did not help!

Now I am in a new job and am on my way to dropping this weight again!

AND>>>> I also want to do the marathon weekend in 2010...but, I do plan to just walk the half!

I have lost 7 lbs so far. I am doing WW online.

Anyway...now I will go back and read the other parts of you thread!!

 

[maroo]

Yea!!

I am planning to walk the half in 2010. But, I was able to walk 4 miles today at under 15 min per mile. Which is really good for me. The longest distance I have ever walked at one time. And, after losing a lot of weight, I could see myself being able to run...so who knows?

I am doing weight watchers online (no meetings)...do you have a weight loss plan that works for you?

But I am going to follow you on your journey...if you don't mind!

 

[tinkerbell of winter]

That's pretty good walking 4 at under 15 a mile, especially if that is just starting out! Heck my running time is 12-13 minutes/mile. My diet plan: eating healthier and staying away from snacks. Basically portion control and a watch on my choices. I'm trying not to completely deprive myself yet stay under control. My main goal is maintaining the workout pace, but last night after 60 intense minutes of cardio I was absolutely ravenous when it came time for dinner. I did decent though, it was my free meal of the week but I didn't go crazy with it. Today I did a total of 35 minutes of cardio, then weightlifting and shot some hoops.

 

[maroo]

That's pretty good walking 4 at under 15 a mile, especially if that is just starting out! Heck my running time is 12-13 minutes/mile. My diet plan: eating healthier and staying away from snacks. Basically portion control and a watch on my choices. I'm trying not to completely deprive myself yet stay under control. My main goal is maintaining the workout pace, but last night after 60 intense minutes of cardio I was absolutely ravenous when it came time for dinner. I did decent though, it was my free meal of the week but I didn't go crazy with it. Today I did a total of 35 minutes of cardio, then weightlifting and shot some hoops.

I walked another 4 on the treadmill, but it was closer to 16.5 minutes per mile. So, I think our jogging trail is closer to 9/10 of a mile or something. Or maybe I just walked a little faster on the concrete!

Good job on the workout!! And the good meal!

I am taking an exercise break today!

I am following ya!

 

[momof2minnies]

Tinkerbell,
Good for you! That is definately a well thought out plan.Writing it down helps too.
I see you decided on the 1/2, I will see you there.I will follow along on your journey.My journal is also here if you want to pop in.

Linda

 

[tinkerbell of winter]

Well I have reached my first mini milestone, I have lost a total of 10 lbs so I have met my goal for this month. I am going for 10 lbs a month, but I would like to be under 225 by my vacation on April 14th. That is 25 lbs to go and with two and a half months left I should be able to accomplish that. Doing good with the eating plan (although I did buy some asiago cheese bread at Panera tonight) and keeping up with the exercise. I just have to stay on track and everything will work out just fine

 

[maroo]

Well I have reached my first mini milestone, I have lost a total of 10 lbs so I have met my goal for this month. I am going for 10 lbs a month, but I would like to be under 225 by my vacation on April 14th. That is 25 lbs to go and with two and a half months left I should be able to accomplish that. Doing good with the eating plan (although I did buy some asiago cheese bread at Panera tonight) and keeping up with the exercise. I just have to stay on track and everything will work out just fine

Woo Hoo!!!!!

Way to go!

Keep it up!! Ah...that cheese bread does sound good! Oh, I digress!! I guess my oatmeal isn't tasting that good this morning!

Are you drinking lots of water? Taking a multivitamin? Both of those things help me a lot! Even if I cheat a little...

 

[momof2minnies]

Good job Tink! Keep up the great work!

Linda

 

[tinkerbell of winter]

One month down, 10 lbs gone I have made it to February 1st and have been keeping up well with the exercise and weight loss. Today I had a free day though and eating the crap I did wasn't all that great. I had two pieces of pizza, four boneless wings, two breadsticks and a salad. I think i'll be only having a snack for dinner tonight, I don't want to go off the deep end and I am still stuffed from lunch! It's crazy because that is how I used to eat! No wonder I gained 70 lbs in a year! So i'm feeling pretty good and this month my goal is to lose another 10 lbs and have worked myself up to running five miles straight, then I will be ready for the Shamrock Run five mile on March 14th. I hope everyone is doing well with their diet goals.

 

[michael's mom]

If you don't mind, I'd like to subscribe to your thread. You remind me a lot of myself (including age/weight) but I don't know if I could ever run a marathon. I HATE RUNNING!!! But, I am planning on starting my excercise routine this week (tomorrow if I can get of the darn boards and go to bed) and you are very inspiring...I especially love your honesty.

 

[tinkerbell of winter]

Today was good, I did 3 miles on the elliptical and then I ran two miles on the treadmill. The treadmill wasn't nearly as bad as I had been dreading, I had been running on the track but I think i'm going to do the treadmill instead since that will allow me to work on my time better. I did two 12 minute miles, not bad for just getting back into the running. My feet didn't hurt at all after running so that was really good. My feet had been bothering me on and off but they have been good the past couple of days. I'm going for three (12 minute) miles on the treadmill tomorrow and weights. Thanks for reading!

 

[tinkerbell of winter]

Tonight I did 3 miles on the treadmill, no weights as this was kind of a rest day for me. First mile in 11:20, second mile run/walk combo and mile 3 was a 12 minute mile. My goal by the end of the month is to run 5 miles straight at a 12 minute pace. That will set me up nicely for the Shamrock run on March 14th. Still following my eating plan, and i'm stuffed now since I had pasta for dinner with spinach.

 

[maroo]

way to go!!!!

You are doing a great job! 12 min miles...I am so jealous!


You are doing great on your exercise and eating! A good combination for sure!

 

[momof2minnies]

Tinkerbell,
Do you know how to convert treadmill time(pace) to outside pace? I usually run a 10 minute mile or so for say 6 miles.That would be at a pace of 6.0 on the treadmill but in reality outside there is no way I am really moving that fast for 6 miles- at that speed the belt is really flying.

10 lbs is a great accomplishment.Hope I will be saying the same soon,

Linda

 

[tinkerbell of winter]

I'm not sure how you would convert treadmill pace to an outside pace. It would think it would depend on the terrain and grade of the route you are running. 10 minute miles for 6 miles is great! Someday i'll get there, not in the very near future though

The eating front: this weekend was not too good with the eating, I had a big dinner on Saturday and then today I didn't pig out but I also didn't make the best choices I did snowshoe about 2 miles though so at least there was some exercise involved. Back to the plan tomorrow and I am NOT stepping on the scale again until March 1st. I started to get a little obsessive over the number this week so I have put a stop to the weigh ins again.

 

[tinkerbell of winter]

I have been doing better with the eating, trying to ignore the mirror as much as possible. I really got huge with the bad eating I was doing in the past year so it discourages me to look in the mirror. I feel better though and my clothes are fitting looser. I ran four miles today and walked one, and I am swearing to stay off of the scale until March 1st!

 

[momof2minnies]

Hi Tink!
What is your first name? I seems funny to keep calling you Tink.

Do you believe how nice it is going to be today- 55 degrees here! WOOHOO!

I hear you about the scale, it does become an obsession then you do yourself in if the number is not what you expect.Great job on the running.

Are you doing any of the WDW races next year? I can't keep track of who will be there.

You are doing great with your pace- I bet once you get outside in the nicer weather your pace will change- around here that means half the amount odf clothing I wear now!!!!!!HA!HA!

Linda

 

[tinkerbell of winter]

My real name is Christine I am really thinking about either the race for the taste or the tower of terror run, it depends on whether or not I go to Disney in August though, which I am tenatively planning. I am definitely doing the Family Fun 5K and the half marathon in 2010 though. I was going to do the full marathon, but I think that will wait until 2011