shin splints

I'm one of those lucky runners afflicted with reoccurring shin splints. Just when I think they're gone...they come back! I've tried everything I can think of new shoes, different running surface, more time between runs, slower training schedule, slower pace, faster pace, compression sleeves and ice. Lots of ice. Rubbed on directly and just laid on top. I've seen improvement through those things but nothing has completely alleviated the pain for the long run. But I will persevere!

Rough Week

Between injuries, sickness, out of town doctor visits and a host of other life events we have had a rough week* here. Which means my eating wasn't as top notch as it should be and my exercise was nowhere to be seen. So I was expecting a weight gain or maintain on the scale this morning. Much to my surprise I managed to lose half a pound. Nothing earth shattering but movement in the right direction! Hopefully I can get back on my 1-2 lbs weekly loss this week. I haven't fallen off the wagon completely, I held on while it dragged me this past week!

This upcoming week should be a lot more on target. My calf pain is GONE! Thank you compression sleeve! My back pain is minimal now, still lingering but not to the same degree. So tonight I'm planning to get back on the road for a run.

*When I refer to week I mean Wed-Wed as those are my WW weeks, when I start fresh with points and have my weigh ins.

Hang in There

I pulled up a BMI calculator the other day to see where I stand and where I need to be. I was excited to discover that I am extremely close (within a pound or two) to leaving "obese" and entering "overweight." I should achieve that goal by my next weigh in provided I keep my 1.5-2 lbs a week loss momentum.

I'm also eager to hit my first 10 lbs lost goal. I am in DESPERATE need of a solid massage and I plan to use that as my first 10 lb reward. I have 6 lbs to go which should mean about 3 more weeks. I wish I could speed up the process because between my aching back and my sore calf I am in need now. But I know slow and steady wins the race so I'm holding on.

Wednesday Weigh In

My starting weight (this year) was 174 lbs.

Last week I was 172.5 lbs.

This week I am...(cut to commercial)...170.5!

That is mainly with Weight Watchers eating. I skipped my work outs a few days this week because I did something to my back and it has been aching for days.

I made it to 168 lbs last year before falling off the wagon. That is a goal number for me to see and bypass this year. I'm so close! If I keep up my pace I should see it by next Wed. Fingers crossed.

In Training

I love that term "in training." Makes me feel like a real athlete and not just the chubby girl being laughed at as I flail my body in a run-like motion down the street. I'm currently in training for the Disney Princess 5K. Amazing how knowing that date is lingering there on the calendar makes you get out and push it. Two weeks ago I was all "oh I can run a mile kinda sorta but I might die at the end." Two days ago I finished my 2 mile run at 2.5 miles cause I just felt like I could give a little more despite the Nike+ voice in my ear telling me I'd hit my goal. Amazing what being "in training" can do!

Pinterest

Pinterest is awesome, if you aren't on it you should be. I've found so many fun things to do with my boys, great decoration ideas and organization ideas. It also has a lot of inspirational quotes or just plain funny pictures. I saw this one and cracked up.




Seriously I'm still cracking up.

Wed Weigh In

I forgot to post this yesterday! I'm a day off this week since my husband had Monday off.

Anyhow I started the year at 174 lbs. Week 1 weigh in was...drumroll please...172.5. So a loss! I'll take it. Onto week 2 with the same intensity.

52 points

My husband joined Weight Watchers with me which is great. Except he gets 52 points to my measly 26! It is painful to me because I LOVE to eat but I'm fighting the urge to go over my point count. I know if I stick with this I will see a change in my body which is what I want, more than I want that taste of food. I saw a quote once that really stuck with me...



It hit me so hard because I do that all.the.time. Particularly when it comes to food and weight loss. So that is something I remind myself of when I find myself tempted by my cravings of the right now.