So this past week, I was very good with my fitness plan, being a beginning runner is hard. I ran, I walked, I moved and eaten better all week. No eating junk food after dinner, if ate my choice a apple. The ice cream in the fridge; I avoid it. Replacing bad choices for a salad. Yea I am winning a healthy lifestyle.
The thing is.. that killed me this morning, was the scale. I got on this week (complete naked) reading I was down. Then went to the bathroom and weighed myself again, a different number (not in a good way.) So I decided it was evil and I am not listening to it (sticking my tongue out). I am going based my progress on my inner voice (hear the healthy angels). Do I feel better? Logically, I know I am better so I don’t need some stinking scale to tell me: I am doing great (yea Me).
Stop Listening to “those” people. This past week someone said to me “How is your 30 second running going?” in a snarky (with a giggle) voice. Their Follow up statement “but see I read your blog.” FYI… un-supportive person… It is 30 seconds more than you run and at least I am doing something to make myself healthier. So there!!
I am listening to someone who has inspired me to do this my friend Justin. His opinion on running means more to me than others because Justin is a runner. Not a just a dad running when he hits 40. But a marathon runner, Justin had done the Boston Marathon for 15 years+ , He run most weeks 80 miles(that is more then I drive in a week.)
So Wednesday I spent time talking to Justin I was so excited to tell him about me moving up to 70 seconds. He gave me some advice in the most supportive way, I really think he is proud of me at no time mocking me.
Justin’s Running Tips for Beginners
- He said that is great anything counts.
- Try running in between telephone poles in alternating between walking and running between the poles. (interval and alternating is the best.)
- I should only increase 10% at a time because if I go to quickly I could get injured. (So there I am increasing slow enough seconds an all.. he says go74 seconds.. he said the slow increases.
- Get great supportive sneakers
- Running is more efficient than walking because it takes less time- I noticed
- He said it was good I had the Loyd (my dog) as a running partner because he will push me to stick to a routine.
- Before you know it I will be running around the block
So find your Justin and get the support you need on this Fitness Journey
Fitness this week:
- Monday walk and than ran 40 seconds
- Tues walk and then ran 60 seconds
- Wed walk and then run 70 seconds
- Thurs walk and then ran intervals 70 seconds
- Friday walked and run between telephone poles (Today I even ran in front of my daughters school don’t care what people think any more let them say what they will about me running)
Weight: (for the record) this week started 271: remember last week was a bad week- I gained 4
- Last week 270 to this week 265 (I am going with the 1st number)
Feeling: Better I am not coughing so much after running, my lungs dont hurt, I am going to bed an hour earlier so I feel well rested.
What did you do to get fit , active, healthy this week?
Tell those snarky people to shove it. 🙂 You ARE doing great, and starting small is the best way to make it stick. It’s those people who go out there and run a mile the first day that are so sore the next day they can’t even move and then never think about running again.
You’re a rockstar! Keep it up. 🙂
Yeah you! and ignore the scale. Seriously. My dh told me that when the moon is right, and the stars are in alignment, the scale works. He said that in order to sell scales cheaply, they mostly don’t work unless you do the exact same thing every time. It’s better to pay attention to your clothes.
I still haven’t started running again since I injured myself, again. I like the idea of running from pole to pole though I feel like I look silly, but hey, if you’re willing to look silly, I am, too! Now to write my fitness friday post.
Thanks so much for the scale support. I hope you start running soon I have learned how much you love from reading your blog.
Great post! The most important thing I’ve learned about working out is to pick something that fits YOU and that you can enjoy. Otherwise, you will give it up eventually. I have tried running many times, and regardless of how many friends/relatives I have who love it, I never picked up the “bug”. Yes, running is more efficient than other things. BUT, I found I enjoy other things better, even if less efficient – biking, roller blading, hiking, nordic walking, AND muscular workouts involving weights, as well as Yoga and Pilates. Biking feels like flying to me. I guess I like to mix it up with cardio and other things. Interval training is also great. Also, I have found that strict cardio can lead to hunger (at least with me, and from what I have read). This can lead to overeating – it is easy to out-eat a workout.
I love the idea of biking Dave. I need to get a bike that fits me right, My legs are long so I have to be fitted. I am worried I will bike to some place then have to bike home. I need to mix it up I might take a yoga class. Thanks for the suport.
Great job Sherry!
Do you have Wii fit? There is a running program on there that I found was actually fun, and I am not into running at all! I thought it was good for those days I can’t get out to exercise, so I can do it at night or whenever I can fit it in. I also just got a dance game for Wii that has a high intensity level for exercise.
Keep up the good work and listen to Barb. Ditch the scale!
Diane, I am so happy for you. I have the Xbox dance but I found I was not coordinated enough and never progressed. I have to try it again. I am so glad you are still on this journey.
Great job! Make sure you are taking measurements instead of just relying on the scale. 🙂 You will be impressed with the results very soon.
I took pictures this week need to take measurements.. thanks for the advice.
When I first started working out I gained. It happens, I think maybe because you’re unaccustomed to the activity so your body holds onto the calories at first– some sort of survival thing (I have no evidence to back that up but it makes sense to me). Once your body adjusts the changes start to snowball.
I agree my body want to hold on to them.. I have to remember my clothes and how I feel are the best method.
Sherry this reminds me of about 5 years ago. I started working out and was walking and adding slowly running- I was up to 90 seconds of running and felt like a trooper. 70 seconds is FANTASTIC!!! You’ve been really inspiring me and I think I’d like to start walking.
Thanks so much for letting me know you were once in my position. I ran a lot today and stop counting. My running Partner ( My dog) was happy. Start walking so we can have a shared experience.
Awesome you should think of soemhting like that