kimwim8
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Hey guys...I'm back. I'm back on track, that is. Gotta get my rear in gear. No more excuses, no more slacking off. Who's gonna be in charge of me? I need someone to whip me back in shape!!
I ran today, and my plan is to run Mon, Wed and Sat this week (Fri I'm going to Six Flags, so I think I don't really want to run before walking all day). Then I'll do another week of Mon, Wed and Fri or Sat. I want my weekend or Friday run to be a longer run to build up to 4 miles instead of the 3.2 where I seem to be stuck.
Today's run went really well and felt GREAT. I set out after another week with no running (and eating bad in Oklahoma), thinking I was going to be really struggling. BUT - I decided that I wouldn't check the time until I got home. No checking on myself to make myself hurry up. I wanted to finish, no matter how slow or fast I was going. About a mile in, I knew I was going slower and had no issues with my breathing. I made another choice to run the whole way today. No walk break. After reading a lot of journals last night, and really getting inspired by the quotes and the distances you all are pulling, I just wanted to push myself like I haven't been doing. I had gotten comfortable in the distance I'm at, and the walk break. There was no pushing it at all. But I actually DID IT!! The middle mile was probably the hardest of the 3, but still was what I would call a great run compared to my past runs. I finished in 34 minutes even, which was a total shock!! I was guessing it would be closer to 40 minutes, since I felt like I was really coasting along.
I weigh in with Nancy again this week, on Wednesday. I'm going to suggest spreading out my weigh-ins to once a month, since I've been on maintenance a while now (not even sure how long...maybe 2 months?) and have held my weight steady. Yes, I slip off of the plan, but I get back on. I knew when I started maintenance what weight was my limit. Back on track 100% if I got close to that weight. I've only gotten close to that once, and within a couple days of strict eating, I was back down. It's truly a balance game to figure out how much exercise I should do and how much to eat so that I don't keep losing, and don't gain either.
Thanks guys, again for all you do for me. When you all post in my journal, it makes me feel so loved, and the support and encouragement is just beyond helpful. And when I read your journals, they really inspire me to keep going. I see the progress you all are making, and the good choices - and it pushes me to better myself. Thanks guys!!
I ran today, and my plan is to run Mon, Wed and Sat this week (Fri I'm going to Six Flags, so I think I don't really want to run before walking all day). Then I'll do another week of Mon, Wed and Fri or Sat. I want my weekend or Friday run to be a longer run to build up to 4 miles instead of the 3.2 where I seem to be stuck.
Today's run went really well and felt GREAT. I set out after another week with no running (and eating bad in Oklahoma), thinking I was going to be really struggling. BUT - I decided that I wouldn't check the time until I got home. No checking on myself to make myself hurry up. I wanted to finish, no matter how slow or fast I was going. About a mile in, I knew I was going slower and had no issues with my breathing. I made another choice to run the whole way today. No walk break. After reading a lot of journals last night, and really getting inspired by the quotes and the distances you all are pulling, I just wanted to push myself like I haven't been doing. I had gotten comfortable in the distance I'm at, and the walk break. There was no pushing it at all. But I actually DID IT!! The middle mile was probably the hardest of the 3, but still was what I would call a great run compared to my past runs. I finished in 34 minutes even, which was a total shock!! I was guessing it would be closer to 40 minutes, since I felt like I was really coasting along.
I weigh in with Nancy again this week, on Wednesday. I'm going to suggest spreading out my weigh-ins to once a month, since I've been on maintenance a while now (not even sure how long...maybe 2 months?) and have held my weight steady. Yes, I slip off of the plan, but I get back on. I knew when I started maintenance what weight was my limit. Back on track 100% if I got close to that weight. I've only gotten close to that once, and within a couple days of strict eating, I was back down. It's truly a balance game to figure out how much exercise I should do and how much to eat so that I don't keep losing, and don't gain either.
Thanks guys, again for all you do for me. When you all post in my journal, it makes me feel so loved, and the support and encouragement is just beyond helpful. And when I read your journals, they really inspire me to keep going. I see the progress you all are making, and the good choices - and it pushes me to better myself. Thanks guys!!
Way to go, Kim! 
to hope she is well and it's nothing serious. 
Kim: I hope your mom is feeling better tonight! Please update us when you have a chance! Definitely keeping her in my thoughts.
How is she feeling today?
your way. I'm sorry i haven't been here to check in lately....nothing major...just stuff. I'll do better about keeping up w/ you and the others. 
. I'm sorry to hear that they still haven't diagnosed your mom. It sounds awful for her!!! I know things are crazy now....but you and your parents remain in my thoughts! So many of us are thinking of you here on the WISH boards!!!
