After dreading this day - Tuesday, February 23rd 5:45pm for days, it's now 7:45pm and I'm still alive! How cool is that?
Today was the day that I started my 5K run Training Program with a fantastic girl - Lisa. She has taken me under her wing. The 13 week program consists of running 3 days a week. Our days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday or Sunday. Tonight we started off running for 60sec and then walking for 90sec for a total of 20min.
Being overweight and not in shape at all, it's astounding how much fear of the unknown can inhibit you. Like I said, I was really dreading this day but finished (which is the main thing) feeling so charged! I encourage all of you who need lose weight to find a nutritional program that works for you - U Weight Loss does really work too!! I've started my 4th week and I've lost 12lbs! And also commit to an exercise program. Exercising is a great way to get away from the everyday and spend time by yourself or with someone you enjoy being with.
So, I am continuing on my journey. One run down...many to go and 12lbs down. On my way to my first race - the 5K at the Bluenose!
I'm so PUMPED!
2.19.2010
SMART
I have been lucky enough to have a lot of caring, intelligent people in my life who have given me great life advice over the years but there is one person in particular who gave me a nice slice of the pie (I wish...).
They enlightened me with the Acronym SMART which is a surefire way to attaining goals. Let me explain!
S = Specific
M = Measurable
A = Attainable
R = Realistic
T = Timely
Specific - Goals should be straightforward and emphasize what you want to happen. Specific is the What, Why and How of the SMART model
What - are you going to do?
Why - is this important to do this at this time?
How - are you going to do it?
Measurable - the whole goal statement is a measure for the project; if the goal is accomplished there is a success. However there should be short term goals as well for you to continue to feel motivated with each small success. For instance - this week I vowed to lose at least 2lbs. It's only Friday, I've got two more days left and I've already lost 2lbs. It's a short term goal in comparison to my long term goal of losing 80lbs but it was attainable and measurable!
Attainable - You can attain most any goal you set when you plan your steps wisely and establish a time frame that allows you to carry out those steps. Goals that may have seemed far away and out of reach eventually move closer and become attainable, not because your goals shrink, but because you grow and expand to match them. When you list your goals you build your self-image. You see yourself as worthy of these goals, and develop the traits and personality that allow you to possess them.
Realistic - a goal must represent an objective toward which you are both willing and able to work. Your goal is probably realistic if you truly believe that it can be accomplished.
Timely - A goal should be grounded within a time frame. With no time frame tied to it there's no sense of urgency. If you anchor it within a timeframe, then you've set your mind into motion to begin working on the goal.
BE SMART!
They enlightened me with the Acronym SMART which is a surefire way to attaining goals. Let me explain!
S = Specific
M = Measurable
A = Attainable
R = Realistic
T = Timely
Specific - Goals should be straightforward and emphasize what you want to happen. Specific is the What, Why and How of the SMART model
What - are you going to do?
Why - is this important to do this at this time?
How - are you going to do it?
Measurable - the whole goal statement is a measure for the project; if the goal is accomplished there is a success. However there should be short term goals as well for you to continue to feel motivated with each small success. For instance - this week I vowed to lose at least 2lbs. It's only Friday, I've got two more days left and I've already lost 2lbs. It's a short term goal in comparison to my long term goal of losing 80lbs but it was attainable and measurable!
Attainable - You can attain most any goal you set when you plan your steps wisely and establish a time frame that allows you to carry out those steps. Goals that may have seemed far away and out of reach eventually move closer and become attainable, not because your goals shrink, but because you grow and expand to match them. When you list your goals you build your self-image. You see yourself as worthy of these goals, and develop the traits and personality that allow you to possess them.
Realistic - a goal must represent an objective toward which you are both willing and able to work. Your goal is probably realistic if you truly believe that it can be accomplished.
Timely - A goal should be grounded within a time frame. With no time frame tied to it there's no sense of urgency. If you anchor it within a timeframe, then you've set your mind into motion to begin working on the goal.
BE SMART!
2.14.2010
Inspired!
After watching the Olympic opening ceremonies late friday night, I went to bed feeling incredibly inspired by all of the Olympic athletes marching into BC Place on the eve of what was to be an amazing two weeks of sport. More Canadians are tuned in to these games for obvious reasons but I feel myself relating to these athletes in a way I haven't in years before. I know it seems a little bonkers but just as these athletes - I've got BIG goals too! To lose weight and do a sprint triathalon in 2010! Ok, maybe those aren't the goals of these Olympians, but whose to judge? In reality I've got only one thing in common with these people - determination. Their's to win gold, mine to lose 80lbs. At this very moment Clara Hughes is racing around an icy track, hunched over - I can personally feel the burn! This phenomenal woman has won multiple medals in both the summer and winter olympics - that's f#%@ing insane!
It's a good thing that I was feeling high on life when I woke up on Saturday morning - a little weary from the 2am bed time the night before but getting excited for a shindig with great friends! A few weeks prior we had decided to have a Valentine's party and I was in a for a day in the kitchen making stuffed mushrooms with pancetta and goat cheese, fresh spring rolls, brie with pecans and cranberries and I'm going to stop because I've just drooled on my keyboard. How could I starve my guests that night just because I decided to eat myself in oblivion for the last 9 years? And now I've finally made the decision to do something about it.
That athlete's attitude stuck with me for the rest of the day and evening and if I must say so myself I took home gold in self discipline this weekend and stuck to the plan of drinking sparkling water with lime!
Go Canada Go!
It's a good thing that I was feeling high on life when I woke up on Saturday morning - a little weary from the 2am bed time the night before but getting excited for a shindig with great friends! A few weeks prior we had decided to have a Valentine's party and I was in a for a day in the kitchen making stuffed mushrooms with pancetta and goat cheese, fresh spring rolls, brie with pecans and cranberries and I'm going to stop because I've just drooled on my keyboard. How could I starve my guests that night just because I decided to eat myself in oblivion for the last 9 years? And now I've finally made the decision to do something about it.
That athlete's attitude stuck with me for the rest of the day and evening and if I must say so myself I took home gold in self discipline this weekend and stuck to the plan of drinking sparkling water with lime!
Go Canada Go!
2.09.2010
Head Games
It's unbelievable what your mind will tell you do to sometimes. It really does feel like there is a f&**ing devil on one shoulder and a sweet angel on the other. I have been fighting the urge to take just one chocolate chip from the mason jar in pantry (open the pantry door, close the pantry door and on it goes) and frankly I'm not sure why I haven't done it yet. I've never had this kind of discipline - I don't get it!
After a few setbacks in my detox week - Let's recap: flu, headaches and then on with a nice weekend away planned, when we arrived at our destination, I had realized that I had stupidly forgotten my supplements (I thought it was over). After a slight tantrum in my in laws driveway we decided to get our asses back to the city so there would be no excuse to fall off course - definitely a good decision.
Total weight loss for the week - 7lbs and damn proud of it!
Let's keep it going...down.
After a few setbacks in my detox week - Let's recap: flu, headaches and then on with a nice weekend away planned, when we arrived at our destination, I had realized that I had stupidly forgotten my supplements (I thought it was over). After a slight tantrum in my in laws driveway we decided to get our asses back to the city so there would be no excuse to fall off course - definitely a good decision.
Total weight loss for the week - 7lbs and damn proud of it!
Let's keep it going...down.
2.03.2010
Things are looking up! - Day 3
Ok - I wanted to start out on a positive note hence it's day 3 and this is really just my first entry about the 7 day U Weight Detox - Phase I. Let's just say the first 2 days were tough. Sure, I started off with just coming off of the flu bug and stomaching all of the food was extreme. On U Weight you definitely won't have those nasty physical cravings (maybe mental), there is so much good food to eat and lots of protein so you won't be hungry!
The headache for me was a bitch...for about 48 hrs I had a constant headache that just wouldn't go away. I'm assuming it was from the carb and caffeine withdrawal but what I do know for sure is that when I woke up this morning at 3am I didn't have it! I was so energized and felt so much relief I felt like I could have run a marathon at that point, (ok...we'll maybe not a marathon) I felt great! I'm positive that this feeling will continue - I'll keep you posted.
For those of you out there that are thinking about starting U Weight Loss - consider it. Although I'm only 3 days in, I'm confident that it is going to work. There will definitely be those rough patches...but that's when you tell yourself you're strong and you'll get through it. You've got no choice.
The headache for me was a bitch...for about 48 hrs I had a constant headache that just wouldn't go away. I'm assuming it was from the carb and caffeine withdrawal but what I do know for sure is that when I woke up this morning at 3am I didn't have it! I was so energized and felt so much relief I felt like I could have run a marathon at that point, (ok...we'll maybe not a marathon) I felt great! I'm positive that this feeling will continue - I'll keep you posted.
For those of you out there that are thinking about starting U Weight Loss - consider it. Although I'm only 3 days in, I'm confident that it is going to work. There will definitely be those rough patches...but that's when you tell yourself you're strong and you'll get through it. You've got no choice.
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