Day 103 and happy with the results so far!

Hello Day 103!

I must admit I have become quite the slacker in the blogging department. This the the longest I've gone without blogging. Anyway, when I started this blogging biznass, I never had an end date or real big goal, basically something to just keep me accountable. It did exactly that until I was in the routine and became addicted to running. Ha! So at the beginning I stated that I weighed 160 when reality was at my heaviest I was 167 at one point. WOW. I would fluctuate quite a bit and I'm sure I had probably just eaten a savage meal and then weighed myself. So just to make it sound even better I currently weigh 151lbs to make that 16 lbs total. I know that I have lost inches and feel a hell of a lot more toned. I need new jeans as mine do not fit properly anymore.

So what have I been doing these past 3 weeks. Well...running at least 4 times a week, usually 5. Still hovering around 5 K, but threw in a few 6 and 7 K's as well. I also started doing stairs and hills, alternating between those. I was sitting at 155 for quite a while and decided with my partner at work that we would do  a challenge the 2 weeks prior to my holiday and hopefully continue to. So we challenged each other to healthy eating and not letting each other eat shit food. Of course Taste of Edmonton came around and we just watch portions and no dessert.  Anyway, last Sunday I was 155 and yesterday hit 151. Wow, amazing what food does eh!? Haha.

Well I don't blog as much cause as much as I hate to say this it is now just a lifestyle and no longer a big challenge or diet. I just run and eat better. That is it!  : ) In saying that, I still would like to lose 20 more lbs. I leave next Sunday for vacation with my family. I intend to run and am there for a ball tournament too. I am really hoping to not go off track there, which I doubt I will cause we usually just hang out anyway.

Alright that is it!

Day 83 - Inspiration.

Hey there, Day 83! 

So! I spent most of my weekend out at the Great White North Triathlon. Like I said before, my good friends have taken it over and needed some help making the weekend run smoothly. First of all, wow, that race is big. I was so taken back by the mass amounts of work and time that goes in to putting on a triathlon of that size. 500 plus volunteers! On the Saturday, I helped register athletes for the Sunday and then helped set up the bike-run transition. Sunday, race day I was just doing whatever was needed. It was raining but everyone's spirits were high and it all worked out and the sun eventually came out.


I remember watching Mike do Ironman Canada and how emotional it was and how insanely athletic these people were of all ages, and body types. It was so cool and watching this half iron man was equally as cool. The best was watching people cross the finish line ( I watched A LOT) and to see the emotion in their face whether it be, meh, yea just did another one, not even tired or fuck, that was not the time I was looking for, or the coolest, wow, I just did a half iron and I am so freakin proud of myself. Lots of people crossed the finish line with their kids, some sprinted through, some walked and some wanted to keep running. The one that got me was the older gentleman, overweight, blood covering his shirt cause of nipple chaffing, most likely his first triathlon, and tears running down his face after he crossed the finish line. He then walked up to one of his supporters and they hugged extra long, not wanting to let go. That was so wicked. Anyway, I could go on and on about watching triathlons. Kudos to Paul and Daryl from ERC for completing the race and doing AMAZING. AND kudos to Mike and Jacqueline for organizing and putting on the race. Oh and of course all the volunteers. It was fantastic.


So needless to say I came home Saturday and Sunday with intentions of running and didn't as I was exhausted. I spent all day running around at GWN and did a 1 Km kids fun run.?? Hahaha. So today, I figured, better do a run.


Now, I'm all about inspiring and being inspired, hence my wrist tattoo. So I think it was a few things that inspired me this weekend to attempt a run longer than my typical 4 or 5 K. 1. GWN and seeing all the people far older and heavier than me. 2. My friend Chantal doing a 10 K over the weekend. 3. My new shoes. 4. Carlie telling me I need to push myself. 5. Dave Cracknell talking to me about running. He is a triathlon coach/consultant that was helping Mike and Jac out this weekend. He said, "The only bad run is the one that didn't happen"


So I headed out for my run and said, lets try for a 10 K. At about 2 K in my left calf was bugging me, as per usual. I stopped to give it a good stretch and kept going. I made it to the 5K mark, walked for a bit and kept going. I ended up doing 8.6 K and walked probably 1K total, perhaps less. So I figured that was good! I think I can do a 10 K. I just need to convince myself a little more. ; )


 I was telling some people this weekend that I feel like I've  reached a plateau and can't run any further than the 5K and then thought about how after 83 days I am still only running 4-5 K. Why? Well, because I haven't tried to  do a longer run. I just need commit to a longer run before I go instead of doing the same loop. So, here is to trying harder from now on and pushing myself more.


Lots of inspiration this weekend. Thanks to everyone that contributed to inspiring me this weekend. You are probably wondering if I was inspired enough to sign up for GWN next year....Nope. I would drown.

Day 78 - Leg pain and struggles but keeping it together

Day 78.

Well this week has been really spectacular as far as eating, I've been on par and not straying too bad. I have been struggling with my runs and am going to blame it on heat and biking. HA. On Monday I felt sick at the bottom of the stairs and and walked up them and had to stop again half way back. I felt discouraged but was "listening to my body" and need to break. Perhaps it was the heat or lack of water I drank before the run but I felt dizzy and nauseous. After work Steph and Kerry came over, we had dinner Steph and I went out. She was fruit booting and I biked. We did 13.5 K. I was feeling fine up until last nights run with Megan. I struggled again....this time my legs were just draining the energy out of me....I'm thinking it was the 4K run/stairs and 13.5 K bike ride on Monday. Regardless, I completed the runs and still got a workout in. Tonight Steph and I did 7.7 K with lots of hills and a bit of walking.

I am still super proud of myself from where I've come. I think after all these years I have my fitness in check. Chances for relapse are reduced significantly after 90 days. : ) Haha. I am at the point that if I miss even one day I MUST do something the following day. I give myself one rest day usually and the rest I'm given'r. Fitness, check! Eating....working on it! Check, for this week! HA.

I'm going to do Jillian Michaels tomorrow, rest Friday and then see what happens this weekend. I'm volunteering for the GWN Triathlon so we will see what that brings! : )

Till another time....

Day 76...Just ran my first marathon this morning...

Hi there Day 76,

So things have been pretty much the same, which is why I haven't reported. I have also been super busy and blogging hasn't been a priority. I have still been running lots and doing bike rides too. I am working out at least 5 days a week if not 6. I have put my Hot Yoga on hold as I do not like going there in the summer. I will start back up in September.

Weekends are still tough with eating and I don't exactly watch myself as much as I should. Like I said before, I am only doing one shake a day, usually for breakfast and then a small healthy lunch.  I have definitely plateaued but think that is my own "plateau" and I just need to work harder now with eating. I feel great however and my clothes fit awesome or are way too big. I have unfortunately lost 2.5 inches off my hips (not where I want to lose) and so none of my pants fit. I know, I shouldn't complain, but waist is my priority.

I've been tracking my runs with iMapmyRun and we average 4K each time we go, which includes stairs. We plan to extend that soon and start doing 5-7 each lunch. I'm running with my friend Megan tomorrow and she is a machine. This could be deadly. The last run I did with her was a record for me. Ahhh!


Anyways, hate to bore you  but I have nothing else to say! Did you really think I ran a marathon?? Hahahhaa.

Day 68 - Things are swell.

Day 68, hi!

Well, I sure have been slacking on the blogging but I honestly do not have time anymore. I feel like nights are consumed with dog parks, working out, visiting friends and doing yard work. So since my last blog, like I said I have been tracking calories and exercise on "My Fitness Pal." There were only two days that I went slightly over my calories and a few days where I didn't eat enough because of my workout. I should probably try to balance that and eat properly with balanced protein, carbs, etc etc. But lets just focus on getting this eating thing under control first.

I ran on the Tuesday and Wednesday, did Jillian Michaels Thursday, rested Friday, ran Saturday and did a walk and bike ride today. I am feeling like my fitness is still in check and I have not steered off course with it in 68 days, pretty good. : )

What I noticed on Thursday was how much I have improved with Jillian Michaels. I did her entire week 1 workout without breaking. YAY! It was also nice to do weights again. I know that is an important part of weight loss etc and I for sure need to commit more to weight training. Maybe at least 1 Jillian Michaels a week for now and work my way up to 3.

Another new thing I am going to try is maybe just one shake a day, whether that is breakfast or lunch, I don't know but I am going to try to just keep track of calories instead of the two shakes. Some days I might do two but I need to start opening myself up to controlling my calories at lunch or breakfast, and be normal. I just want to be aware of what I am eating as far as portion control to hopefully continue to prevent overeating. Just being mindful rather than sitting there and being psychotic about counting calories. Make sense? Kinda? I just read it over, kinda doesn't but I get it. HA!

Well, not much else to report. I will try to blog a bit more this week. I know last week I had a massive plan to blog about time, because I am so spastic about time. Time, time, time. Tee hee!

Okay, till tomorrow, or the next day...

Fun at the dog park with my bestie.

Day 63 - My Fitness Pal.

Hey Day 63, didn't you just creep right up!

So just to update, last Thursday I did follow through with everything. I went for my run, followed BBV and hit up a HARD Hot Flow class that evening. I packed up my stuff and headed out Friday morning to our Corrections, Police, Fire and EMS ball tournament. Kerry, Steph and I headed down with Stephs parents trailer, which was pretty sweet, cause I am a princess when it comes to camping. Must have trailer.

We played 4 games Saturday, won two, lost two. Not too bad for throwing this team together last minute. WOW, body aches that night and could barely walk Sunday. We played Sunday am in severe wind and rain at 1030 and lost that game. CYOC was lovely enough to come and say " Tie game?" for our 130 game. Everyone just wanted out of there, especially cause of weather. Anyway! Great group, so much fun, and can't wait till next year.

I took Monday off as I was still struggling to walk and my muscles are beyond aches. I went running and did stairs today. I also switched up my snack during the day to add some variety. I am ALSO using an app called "My Fitness Pal." It tracks my calories and exercise. So, as I thought, 1200 calories a day to lose weight. I have been keeping track on there and adding my workouts, its a good way to see what I have left for the end of the day and how much I can eat before I go over. Again, just another thing to keep me accountable. I'm still sitting at the same weight 153. I've been falling off and busy on weekends so food intake has sucked. My activity level is spectacular and hasn't suffered, which is pretty impressive. : )

I'm going to try to get some Jillian Michaels in this week as its supposed to be raining. I also want to do Hot Flow Thursday and Friday with Lindsay. Other than this, I have 2 months before my vacation to Ontario and Rhode Island. It'd be nice to feel a bit skinnier. : ) Work it, Lisa!

Till tomorrow, or whenever I decide to write again. : )

Day 57 - First bike ride in about 15 years. No big deal.

Day 57 - Food intake fail. Again. Today was bad. I ate out lunch and dinner. It wasn't super unhealthy but I need to get off that kick ASAP. What is wrong with me? Full blown food relapse! Ugggh. 

Activity today was a bike ride with my sweet new ride. That was way tougher than I imagined, especially with the wind. Good leg workout forsure though. Us girls went and picked up our food for this camping weekend. Complete right off that will be. Ugh. I'm a mess. What can I say? I started this new goal/challenge Sunday and look where I am. Eating out. Frick. The only good thing is I'm still working out 6 days a week.

Run tomorrow and Hot Flow with Lindsay. I SWEAR TO GOD I am doing Body by Vi tomorrow too. I am a failure at life right now. I cannot gain this weight back, especially after blogging and working so hard. I will also try to focus on portion control this weekend. : )

Here is my bike!

Till tomorrow....I WILL DO THIS TOMORROW! RUN! YOGA! BBV!