Weigh in: 12-12-15

Well guys I do apologize that I have been a little behind on the weight loss updates.  We have been extremely busy with the kids and the last minute Christmas shopping that needs to be done.  We went today to get the last present for our son.  We also found a store in the next town over that sells gaming consoles that will take games that are for Sega Genesis, Nintendo and Super Nintendo.  Let's just say that I was like a little kid on Christmas morning or in a candy store.  I was in awe of all the games.  I was definitely taking a trip down memory lane.  I can't wait for Christmas because I will be getting one of those gaming consoles and a Tetris game!!!

Let's get back on track.  I was just so excited about my Christmas present that I had to share it with y'all. The past few weeks Brad hasn't lost any weight but he hasn't gained any either.  He has been breaking even.  As I have mentioned in previous posts, this time of year is always so hard for him.  Work provides different meals for the entire plant and his supervisor provides meals as well.  He has had to turn down food that he normally wouldn't have.  It is so hard to say no when you still can remember the way that it tasted. He is just wanting to get through the holidays without gaining any weight or as little as possible if he is going to gain.

I have done pretty good this week.  I have lost 1.8 pounds since last week.  I have 9 pounds before I reach my goal weight.  I have also had several NSV which are non-scale victories.  I have never been able to run in shorts.  My inner thighs would always rub together and I would end up chafing really bad.  The first half marathon that I ran I wore shorts.  I remember around mile 3 that I forgot to put anti-chafing cream on and I still had 10 miles to go.  I was constantly pulling my shorts down and by the time I crossed the finish line, I was in pain.  Not only from running 13.1 miles but because I had rubbed my inner thighs raw.  I cried when I took a shower and I had to tape gauze around the raw areas just to put on pants.

I am telling you all this because this morning I was able to run 3 miles in shorts!!  I have never been able to do that and I didn't have any issues with my legs rubbing together.  Score!! My second NSV is that I can wear a pair of pants that I haven't worn since high school.  They are a 7 in juniors!!  I am beyond excited.  I have worked hard to get where I am at and I am finally liking the person that is looking back at me in the mirror.

In the picture above, Brad is looking awesome!!  I couldn't be more proud of the way that he is sticking to this.  Even though he hasn't lost any weight in the last few weeks, he isn't giving up.  The pants that I am wearing in the picture are my size 7.  I am beginning to really see a difference.  Next time I blog, I will be posting a side by side picture of when I actually started working out. Until next time.

Weigh in 11/28/15

First, I would like to apologize for the delay in writing a post for our weigh in. I didn't write for two reasons. One we were so busy on the 28th that I just didn't have time and two that is when Thanksgiving for my in laws was going to be. I wanted to spend time with family and I didn't want to be rude with other family members there. I have made such a cautious effort to not let my kids on any electronic devices during family get togethers because before you know it the people that you love will be gone. What will you have to show for it? Absolutely nothing. No memories. So that is why I am behind on my weigh in blogs.

I just recently wrote a post for my race that I did on the 28th called the Running of the Turkeys. I did the 10k and most of the time after a run I will do Zumba but I didn't this time because there were no classes being offered due to the holiday weekend. 

It was a little rough for Brad because he had his work Thanksgiving meal on what was suppose to be a low carb day. He did good and didn't eat many carbs. He lost .4 pounds and I am very proud of him. It wasn't a big loss but a loss is a loss. Below is a pic of him. 

He is beginning to notice changes himself and I can definitely tell a difference.

I lost .4 pounds this week as well. Which isn't bad at all. To be honest, I have been snacking on some of the kids Halloween candy more than I should so losing some was definitely a plus. Below is my weekly picture.

I don't have much more to lose before I will be at my goal weight. Something I wasn't sure that I would ever see but will definitely be welcoming. 

Thanks for following our journey. I will be updating you on our progress for this past week soon.

Running of the Turkeys

Every year after Thanksgiving, the local rec hosts a 5k/10k run/walk. I usually try to do this race every year, if I have nothing planned. This year I had planned to do the race with my son. He was wanting to earn his own shirt and he was going to do the 5k.

Unfortunately he changed his mind due to someone saying something to him about his pace. I kept trying to talk him into doing it because he was so excited in the beginning. I waited till the last day to register to be guaranteed a shirt and he still didn't want to do it. So I registered for the 10k and made him promise me that him and his sister would run across the finish line with me. This is one of the best things about local races.

As race day approached, I will admit that I was a little nervous. Which isn't uncommon for me but I think that it had more to do with my goal. Before every race, I always set a goal finish time. For this particular race, I wanted to finish it in less than an hour. This has been a goal of mine for a 10k for almost four years. Mainly because when I first started running it took me an hour to run five miles. While there is nothing wrong with that, I wanted to prove to myself that I could do it. That I could work hard and cross that finish line in under an hour.

Race day was finally here and I was ready to go pick up my bib number to head to the start line. I had my husband with me camera in hand and my kids following a little bit behind us. Questioning everything that we did.

For this particular race, I chose to run without music for two reasons. One it was raining and I didn't want my phone to get wet since that is what I use for music and I have just gotten use to running without it. Two I just wanted to enjoy the run. Not worry about what song was on. Just simply enjoy myself.

I approached the start line and listened to the pre-race instructions. Then we were off. I will admit that I took off entirely too fast. My pace for at least a tenth of a mile or more was between 7:30-8:30 minute mile. A pace that I am not use to running for that long of a distance. It took a little bit but I was finally able to get my pace steady. When I came to the first water stop, I stayed there a little longer than I should have which added a little bit of time to my overall pace.

For a little bit, I ended up running next to a teenage girl that I would learn after the race to be 13. She is an amazing runner. A friend of hers told her that she was the second female overall for the 10k so she gave me one quick look and took off. After that, she was at least a minute maybe a little less ahead of me. By the time I came around to the water stop again, I didn't have to stop because I wouldn't have met my goal and I was so very close. My legs were starting to hurt and I remembered the quote below.

I set out to run a 10k in under an hour and I wasn't finished yet. So I kept on and before I knew it I had the finish line in sight. That same girl was still ahead of me and beat me by 50 seconds or so. That is ok but I soon realized that I was going to finally meet my goal. Plus my kids were going to run and meet me.

The picture above was right after the kids ran up to me. Yes I could have sprinted to that finish line and shaved a few more seconds. Although that idea is nice, this is what it is all about. Making memories and what is better than making memories with your kids.

This picture right here is one of my favorites. You can see the smile on my son's face but I hate that you can't see my daughter's face. To make sure that we got the timing right, I had a small "window" to run through and it blocked her. :( Considering the way that my son is smiling I will take it.

My official time was 59:34!! Every other 10k was over an hour so I got to PR and run across that finish line with the kids. Can't get much better than that. What is one of your favorite races and why?