Well, talk about cutting down to the wire to do the 2nd thing outside of my comfort zone for this month!! Tomorrow is my last day! I'm glad (as stressful as it was) that things worked out the way they did at work. Now I can count the things I did and they way I handled things as something outside of my comfort zone. That was one.
Today I did the other AND knocked something else off my list! I went to the movies alone. It wasn't as bad as I thought it was. I still don't know if I could go at night, but a rainy Saturday afternoon was a great way to try it. I was almost proud when I said, "One for Julie & Julia". (and not for nothing, when did the price at the movies SKYROCKET! $8 for a 12:45 movie? And $9.25 for a water and a small popcorn? Really?)
So I got to check off another thing off my list. The movie was great. Kind of got me thinking about the goals I have in my life... the 5K training I am committed to, the 101 list, and my 2 things outside of my comfort zone a month. Wow, seeing it all written out like that, I have a lot going on. And I'm actually committed to all 3 things, sticking to them.
Just like Julie in the movie, I get really excited about the idea of something, but never really finish any project. Last year when I quit smoking, that was the first time I ever stuck to a New Years Resolution. I like having short term goals. I think they are easier to accomplish. And I am more than 1/2 way through the year! I have succeed each month in doing 2 things outside of my comfort zone.
It really is getting even harder now to come up with new things. I think I am a much more confident person than I was 8 months ago. I am much more secure in myself, much more self assured. I can speak up more easily and can stand up to something when I feel it isn't right. This has been a really interesting year for me. If I can change this much in 8 months, what's going to happen the rest of the year?
So on to updates for the list... I said I needed to get 3 massages. Well, that's easy now. I prepaid for 12! :) I have been in physical therapy for my back (gotta love stress!) for over 2 months now, but per the therapist my pain and the problems are so chronic that physical therapy can't do much more. They passed me along to a massage therapist they rent space out to. I saw Ed Tuesday for the first time, and it was GREAT. Talk about a deep tissue massage. Sad, but after 2 months of PT he said he could take a jackhammer to my shoulders they were so tight! Nice, huh? Well, I am going to be seeing him once a week for the next few months... and I love that I already wrote the check for my next 11 appointments! 3 months of massages should be amazing and hopefully my back, neck and shoulders will start feeling better soon. So in another 2 weeks, the "get 3 massages" will be off my list too! :)
ON to lose 25 pounds. I need to look up what I weighted when I started this list, but going back to New Years to yesterday morning, I have lost 9 pounds. I know that jogging the most to do with it. I need to make sure I continue to eat well so I can keep losing more weight. It would be so cool if I could drop another 10 pounds in the next month, even if that's reaching a bit. (ok, so mostly I eat well, and with the over $100 I spent at the grocery store today only 1 thing- my dinner today- was bad, but I was just craving my Mexican fix! Tomorrow back to fruit, veggies and healthy choices! I can do this!)
With the jogging, the 5K training, it is AMAZING! We even met yesterday at 6pm, ON A FRIDAY! to train. 3 of us did it. I am SO proud. My whole thing at the track was walk 1/2 mile, jog 1 mile, walk 1/2 mile, jog 1 mile, walk 1/4 mile. TWICE I jogged a mile without stopping! I jogged 2 whole miles yesterday! When I started doing this I had trouble with jogging for 60 seconds and I didn't think I was going to make it. Yesterday I jogged a mile without stopping, and that was the 3rd time last week I did it! I am REALLY proud of this! I'm a little scared at trying to jog for 2 miles straight. I think I need to do a mile and a 1/2 first. I might try for that Monday night. We'll see how I feel.
SO 2 more updates... I tried to pay for someone behind me at a tollbooth last Sunday morning coming home from Laconia. First time ever there was no traffic at the tolls! NO ONE was behind me! I even had the extra dollar out! I didn't want to pay for the no person behind me! :) So next time I guess...
And the getting on TV. I went to the taping of Loretta LaRoche's PBS show, but it has been on at 4:30am! I haven't been able to watch it. I'm so bummed out! So maybe I got on tv, but I'm not awake to see it. I keep checking on line to see when it is going to air next. Too bad I didn't have a DVR. Hmmm... my friend Angela does. Maybe I can ask her.
Well that's about it. That's all the updates and ramblings. I really like the way everything is going. Funny, with doing all of this I have become much happier in my life. I still get crazy stressed, especially with work. That's my biggest challenge right now. Some days are better than others. Today was great, a Saturday! :) Gotta love weekends.
Oh, one more thing. Today is pouring (hurricane Danny I think?) I slept until 11, went shopping, went to the movies, came home and hung out. No plans at all. Just a nice relaxing, I don't have to do anything sort of day. I'm enjoying this more than anything. Been a very long time since I had a day like today.
Ciao! :)
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
More jogging
This is a great week for jogging for me! Monday night we were at the track and Kate and I jogged a mile straight! That's the first time EVER that I have done that. Then we walked 2 1/2 laps and jogged another 2 1/2. It was so cool!!
And tonight was even better!! Carrie was with us too... and again, we did a mile! Then after walking 2 laps, we jogged another 3. Tonight was a personal best. Because we love the support, we decided that we are going to meet after work on Friday night. So at 6pm, we will be at the track to jog a mile, walk a 1/2 mile, then jog another mile. At least that's our goal right now! :)
And tonight was even better!! Carrie was with us too... and again, we did a mile! Then after walking 2 laps, we jogged another 3. Tonight was a personal best. Because we love the support, we decided that we are going to meet after work on Friday night. So at 6pm, we will be at the track to jog a mile, walk a 1/2 mile, then jog another mile. At least that's our goal right now! :)
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Who would have thought that when I started this that it would more about fitness! Tonight I was back at the track making more progress on the 5K Training. I am SO proud of what we are doing. Even tonight... at 7pm it was still almost 90 degrees and humid, but we had 2 joggers, 6 walkers and 5 of us did the training! It is so nice to keep seeing Kate, Carrie and Melissa every week at the track... this week Kate and Melissa were there with me both Monday and Wednesday night! I am just SO happy we are still doing this and that they are as excited about it as I am.
Today before the training, I stopped at the store and bought some new clothes.. running pants, running tops and new sports bras too. I figured now that it is about a month and a half into it, and I actually am ENJOYING this jogging thing, it is time to buy some actual running clothes. I've lost some weigh and the generic sweats just aren't cutting it anymore. So I bought capri Nike running pants and a Nike sleeveless top that I wore tonight (has to be Nike, because my running sneakers are Nike and I'm just weird that I can't mix brands like that!).
EVERYONE noticed that I was wearing something new. They all liked it, said it looked great on me, and that made me feel good. Now I am even looking more the part of a jogger.
I haven't really lost anymore weight in the past week, but I am at least consistantly in the same area now. My weight is generally around a 3 pound range. That "range" has shifted down and down! I just like feeling like I am doing something good for myself.
And now with all this fitness and training, I am even more aware of what I am eatting. Yesterday I wanted crap. I ate at McDonalds for lunch. I felt SO guilty for getting a chicken sandwich. I knew it was crap and I still ate it. But tonight I got a grilled chicken ceasar salad with light ceasar dressing on the side. I couldn't finish the salad. I'm getting back on my healthy kick. I like this!
I NEVER thought this would be me.. but I'm glad these are the twists and turns this year has taken. My calendar has every Monday and Wednesday night "5K training". I don't do anything else those nights... they are planned and accounted for. I never thought I would make this a priority for me, but I am SO glad I have. I feel better doing something like this for myself.
On other news, work is insane to a whole new level... some days I want to walk out and never return. I know it will get better eventually, but right now it is a HUGE challenge to get through the day. I have too many obstactals against me. I'm hoping to continue to overcome them but some days are MUCH easier than others.
As far as the 101 list... I don't know what to do this month! It is already the 19th and I haven't done ANYTHING outside my comfort zone. Not much time left! And I don't have any ideas for this month! That's freaking me out more. Plus, I have been so busy, so it is a challenge to find time to do things as well. I want to continue with the new years resolution... this has been a great project. I have become so much more open and confident this year. I am much more willing to speak up about things I don't agree with and I stand up for myself more. My comfort zone continues to expand every month.
I don't know what else I can do that is outside of that point. Nothing is "speaking" to me! :) I know that sounds silly, but that's how I have basically ended up doing something each and every other time.
Today before the training, I stopped at the store and bought some new clothes.. running pants, running tops and new sports bras too. I figured now that it is about a month and a half into it, and I actually am ENJOYING this jogging thing, it is time to buy some actual running clothes. I've lost some weigh and the generic sweats just aren't cutting it anymore. So I bought capri Nike running pants and a Nike sleeveless top that I wore tonight (has to be Nike, because my running sneakers are Nike and I'm just weird that I can't mix brands like that!).
EVERYONE noticed that I was wearing something new. They all liked it, said it looked great on me, and that made me feel good. Now I am even looking more the part of a jogger.
I haven't really lost anymore weight in the past week, but I am at least consistantly in the same area now. My weight is generally around a 3 pound range. That "range" has shifted down and down! I just like feeling like I am doing something good for myself.
And now with all this fitness and training, I am even more aware of what I am eatting. Yesterday I wanted crap. I ate at McDonalds for lunch. I felt SO guilty for getting a chicken sandwich. I knew it was crap and I still ate it. But tonight I got a grilled chicken ceasar salad with light ceasar dressing on the side. I couldn't finish the salad. I'm getting back on my healthy kick. I like this!
I NEVER thought this would be me.. but I'm glad these are the twists and turns this year has taken. My calendar has every Monday and Wednesday night "5K training". I don't do anything else those nights... they are planned and accounted for. I never thought I would make this a priority for me, but I am SO glad I have. I feel better doing something like this for myself.
On other news, work is insane to a whole new level... some days I want to walk out and never return. I know it will get better eventually, but right now it is a HUGE challenge to get through the day. I have too many obstactals against me. I'm hoping to continue to overcome them but some days are MUCH easier than others.
As far as the 101 list... I don't know what to do this month! It is already the 19th and I haven't done ANYTHING outside my comfort zone. Not much time left! And I don't have any ideas for this month! That's freaking me out more. Plus, I have been so busy, so it is a challenge to find time to do things as well. I want to continue with the new years resolution... this has been a great project. I have become so much more open and confident this year. I am much more willing to speak up about things I don't agree with and I stand up for myself more. My comfort zone continues to expand every month.
I don't know what else I can do that is outside of that point. Nothing is "speaking" to me! :) I know that sounds silly, but that's how I have basically ended up doing something each and every other time.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
More Training
This week has been pretty good with training. Monday night, not even a calendar event, 5 people showed up! It was great. I didn't do as much as I should have but it was 90 degrees at 7pm, so that's fine.
Tonight was even better. 10 of us were at the track and we all paired up. 2 walkers, 2 joggers, and 3 pairs of trainers-all at different paces. We did a mile and a half of jogging. It was a half of mile 3 times with a 1/4 mile in between. I am just really really proud of how well we are doing.
I couldn't believe the scale this morning. This is the absolute lowest I have weighed in 2 years. I got on the scale-still half alseep- and looked at what it was. I didn't believe it! So I got off, reset it, moved it and got back on... same exact weight!! I have lost 7 pounds in 4 weeks. This is amazing!
And I can't believe this even more... I can't wait to get on the scale tomorrow and see if it changes. How crazy is that?? I NEVER thought I would ever say that. I'm just proud of how this is going.
Because of how well I am doing at the training and the results on the scale, I even WANT to eat healthier. I'm thinking of that as I go. Yeah, I thought of going to the vending machine at work this afternoon for a candybar, but I didn't do it. I thought of the training and of the scale and of all the results I am starting to see, and I choose NOT to eat that candy bar. That's a big deal for me.
My biggest challenge right now is to do 2 things outside my comfort zone this month. I don't know what to do! I might end up going to the movies alone, but I have SO much going on so finding the time is a little challenging. I think this decision, keeping with the 2 things per month, has made a big difference in my life. I am more confident and more open to try new things. I mean really, a 5K? And to be 1/2 way through the training for it? Really? Me? I don't think so. But I am doing it! I organized it and I am doing it! Now THAT is something I never thought of this past New Years!
If I had more money, then my life would be perfect. Otherwise I am very very happy with my life. :)
Tonight was even better. 10 of us were at the track and we all paired up. 2 walkers, 2 joggers, and 3 pairs of trainers-all at different paces. We did a mile and a half of jogging. It was a half of mile 3 times with a 1/4 mile in between. I am just really really proud of how well we are doing.
I couldn't believe the scale this morning. This is the absolute lowest I have weighed in 2 years. I got on the scale-still half alseep- and looked at what it was. I didn't believe it! So I got off, reset it, moved it and got back on... same exact weight!! I have lost 7 pounds in 4 weeks. This is amazing!
And I can't believe this even more... I can't wait to get on the scale tomorrow and see if it changes. How crazy is that?? I NEVER thought I would ever say that. I'm just proud of how this is going.
Because of how well I am doing at the training and the results on the scale, I even WANT to eat healthier. I'm thinking of that as I go. Yeah, I thought of going to the vending machine at work this afternoon for a candybar, but I didn't do it. I thought of the training and of the scale and of all the results I am starting to see, and I choose NOT to eat that candy bar. That's a big deal for me.
My biggest challenge right now is to do 2 things outside my comfort zone this month. I don't know what to do! I might end up going to the movies alone, but I have SO much going on so finding the time is a little challenging. I think this decision, keeping with the 2 things per month, has made a big difference in my life. I am more confident and more open to try new things. I mean really, a 5K? And to be 1/2 way through the training for it? Really? Me? I don't think so. But I am doing it! I organized it and I am doing it! Now THAT is something I never thought of this past New Years!
If I had more money, then my life would be perfect. Otherwise I am very very happy with my life. :)
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
This 5K training is going so well. I love it! I went last night to run... each time I run, it gets easier. I like that I am seeing progress in myself. I have another event scheduled for tomorrow night with 11 people who have rsvp'ed yes to attend. It is great having the support with me. I love that I see the same people every week and I am starting to make friends with everyone. This is what I had in mind when I named my new year the year of new experiences... doing things to put me out there, meeting new people and doing things I couldn't even imagine.
And look at me now! I am organizing a training for about 15 people to train and compete in a 5K come October. I see the same people every week and I am making a bunch of new friends. I love this! :)
As far as my New Years resolution goes... someone said something to me about it this week that I really liked. He put it a really nice way. He said, "Everyone always tries to quit things, but instead you're adding to your life." I just really liked that!
And look at me now! I am organizing a training for about 15 people to train and compete in a 5K come October. I see the same people every week and I am making a bunch of new friends. I love this! :)
As far as my New Years resolution goes... someone said something to me about it this week that I really liked. He put it a really nice way. He said, "Everyone always tries to quit things, but instead you're adding to your life." I just really liked that!
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