I saw Miri's goal and decided to add my own. I'm sure it's rather much but for the time being it is what I am working for. My husband used to be a cross country runner and used to run marathons and races all the time. He misses it, being in shape and running, but lacks a companion who even desires to take part in such things. But I got to thinking about it and decided I want to dedicate myself to at least run a 5K marathon in January. We now dub it our 5 month program.
James says that running Monday through Friday, in the morning, will help my cardiovascular system and build muscles in my legs (much needed) along with burning over all fat. So I'm in for it...for now. I just hope I don't drop it like I have everything else. The worse part is getting up in the morning at 715 to stretch and then be out until 830. This morning we ran/jogged .5 mile before I broke down. Then we walked 1.5 miles. He said the more running I do the less walking I have to do. This was part of our walking conversation at some point.
James: Are you going to bitch the whole time?
Ashley: Yes
James: I request that you no longer speak.
Ashley: I request to punch you whenever I feel like it.
Needless to say, I'm still getting to talk. Maybe tomorrow will be easier, but I doubt it considering James says my hips/legs will be sore. This evening we went outside to play some basketball. I think we just went outside to burn off dinner. I am desperately trying to portion all my foods. I ate breakfast, a decent lunch, and dinner...oh, dinner. I made dinner and split all my food in half to have tomorrow for lunch. I think the portions and lack of motivation drive me crazy. I love food so much but I have to learn that it's okay to eat leftovers. I'm not sure why I have such a hard time with leftovers. My guess is because they never really ever taste the same. Oh well. I'll get over it to be 35 pounds lighter.
I'm wondering what motivates you all? Does it always motivate you? What causes you not to be motivated?
Oh, and btw....NO EXCUSES, PLAY LIKE A CHAMPION!
That is my new motto. And it should be yours too! ^_^
lol I like your new motto ^.^ At one point I was jogging about 3 miles a couple nights a week. It took me about two weeks to get to that point, and I was in better shape when I started then than I am now >.> Eventually I'd like to get back into that, because while I didn't lose a whole lot of weight while doing it I still felt really great.
ReplyDeleteMy primary motivations tend to be what I see in the mirror. I suppose that sounds kind of vain, and I've never had self-image issues, but I know that I could look really great if I just did it. That and I actually LIKE torturing myself with this thing called exercise ha. I just have to get into a schedule. Thats the part that always does me in. Another motivator is being able to walk up a certain number of stairs and not being winded. Or doing other things that shouldn't be that physically straining without getting winded. *nods*
*hugs* keep us updated on your progress hun! Its exciting to know that you have a goal in the near future (the 5 K in January).