Weekly weigh in: week 15

Well, I knew it would be bad, I just didn't know how bad.  When Monday came around I was so thankful that it wasn't my weigh in day anymore.  I felt like I had gained 10 lbs and didn't even get on the scale because I was scared.  It was VERY hard to eat healthy this weekend.  We stayed in a small town and didn't have a kitchen for most of the weekend.  We were in the car a lot!  So almost every meal was eaten out.  Plus I wanted to enjoy the weekend away with my husband and not worry about food.  Montana is beautiful and we had a great time!!!!

 

Tuesday was my birthday so we celebrated at a Mexican place on Monday night.   Then Tuesday evening my mom made beef stroganoff for my birthday dinner.  So I knew that the scale was not going to be my friend!

 

So I weighed in today!  I woke up and the scale said 222.4 which I was pleasantly surprised to see.  However, a few hours later when I weighed in their scale read more.  I gained 3.8 lbs which really isn't all that bad and I'm not upset about it.  The weekend was worth it. 

Now Jim is in Texas for work for a while and I'm able to get back on track.  It is so much easier when he's gone.  So I'm hoping to make up for what I gained next week and hopefully more!

I got this little gem when I went to the meeting.  I'm pretty sure I'm on week 15 but I'll take it!!!

Winner!

I did in fact win the biggest loser competition and received my rewards today.  Better late than never!

Weekly Weigh In: Week 14

I maintained and I'm ok with that!!!  Now I am a little nervous for what next week brings.  Tomorrow is my husband and I's 10 year wedding anniversary and we're headed to Montana for the weekend.  I can't wait!  I am not going to stress about food but try to make the best choices that I can.  Wish me luck!

09.13.03

Rest day

Today was supposed to be a rest day for me however I decided to push mow the front and backyard.  Our front yard is a piece of cake really.  The backyard is large and gets very long so its' usually mowed with the riding mower.  However, today it was my bright idea to push mow it in 91* weather?!  I got about half way before the mower ran out of gas.  I actually don't mind push mowing it (in cooler weather) because it gives me more steps and I love to see the end results with the lines.  But for now I'll leave it for my husband to finish with the riding mower when he gets home.

**UPDATE** Jim filled up the push lawn mower and I finished the rest of the yard so I could reach my daily steps goal.  :)

Another badge

9/11 Memorial Virtual 5k

On Saturday I participated in the 9/11 Memorial Virtual 5k.  It was cool out and overcast but it was a great morning for a run.  As I ran I thought about that day 12 years ago.  I found out at my dentist office just as I sat in the chair.  On the way to the dentist I didnt' hear anything because I had been listening to a CD from the Mark Wills concert that I had attended the night before.  When the dental assistant told me the news I couldn't believe it and really couldn't understand it.  I had no idea what the twin towers were at my young age of 20.  It's amazing how quickly you learn after tragedy hits!  We listened to the news on the overhead speakers and I was in disbelief!  When I got to work at the CU they already had a TV out and we all listened and watched as we attempted to work that day.  It is a day I will never forget!!

Knew I had a flag shirt for today and when I went to grab it it just happened to be from 2001.  Perfect!!!

My heart still breaks for those people and families that were directly affected that day.  As I ran I kept thinking how my right hip hurt but you know what, those people suffered much more hurt than I did and I can keep pushing on. 

Clouds to the left

and sunshine and clouds to the right

It had stormed over night and the path was still wet which made for a tricky run

It wasn't my best time but it wasn't bad either (very inconsistent though).  I was honored to take part in this event!

PTO jog

Tonight was the first PTO meeting of the school year.  After I finished dinner (Taco Tuesday) I was starting to clean up and the boys started wrestling and arguing.  It was 40 min til the start of the meeting and I made the quick decision to jog to the meeting instead of driving.  We've walked it in the past and I thought it as 1.5 miles which I could easily make in 35 min.  I grabbed a water bottle and put on my shoes and off I went!

I do not like running with a water bottle but it was hot and I had no choice.  It throws me all off!  I did a walk/jog the whole way there.  I heard the one mile announcement on my phone and I knew that the school was more than 1.5 miles from my house.  Turns out it is exactly 2 miles!  I made it in just under 27 minutes.  It was hot out and the sun was beating on my back the whole way but it wasn't too bad.  I wish I hadn't ate dinner before and I wish I had put on a tank top for it but it was ok!  OH...and I ran in shorts!!!!

Those poor PTO members who had to sit next to me for the hour after I arrived!  LOL!!!

 

I also started my squats back up and I can FEEL the burn!!!!  Love it!