It's been awhile since I posted, so I'll just give you the breakdown...
- I got fitted for orthotics. I know how some folks feel about them, but right now, I'm in favor...I've been able to run pain-free and thusfar, they have been worth what I paid for them (insurance didn't cover).
- I have been running consistently for the last 7 weeks! Once my orthotics got fitted, my podiatrist had me start running every day, starting with .5mi/day, then moving up each week. I started and stopped a couple times (most notably due to a vacation to Costa Rica that Christy and I took for our anniversary!), but once I got back from a work trip, I decided that I was going to be more consistent.
I put in 4 weeks straight, getting up to about 12mi/wk. Two weeks ago, I decided to start putting in more miles per run and less runs per week. To that end, I ran up to 3mi/run last week and have tried to up a couple runs above 3mi.
- I have finally made my goal weight! I officially made it last week, but this morning's weigh-in had me at 178.6, or 30.2lbs from my start almost 9 months ago!
In short...
One last thing...I started an account at DailyMile so that I could keep better track of mileage and routes. I included a widget (I won't call it little!) on the main page navigation so you can see how I'm doing. It's on a probationary period for now.
Been a bit busy, but I managed to put in workouts on Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, and today (though today was only a run). Saturday saw me do a 30min non-stop run outside for (what I think) is the first time in a couple years. Pretty happy about that!
My Tuesday weigh-in saw me stay steady at 191.0lbs. Considering the week Christy and I have had, I'll take it as a win.
Today, I dabbled in my first bit of speed work on the treadmill. I did a 30min run with 2x1min walk breaks@3mph. After 5min warm-up run@6mph, I alternated 1min@9mph with 1min@6mph for 5 repeats. I then finished the remainder at 6mph.
Overall, I'm just happy with the feeling that if I want to run (and right now, I really do), I feel like I actually can! That is what I've really wanted from this whole process.
One step closer to getting under 190...I made 191.0 this morning.
For the workout, I tried to switch things up. I was really just worn out, and things didn't go too well.
Bench Press - 1x15@95lbs, 1x10@95lbs
Step-Ups - 2x10@15lbs
Lunges - 2x10@40lbs
Leg Raises - 1x5, 1x10
Run was no more than 25min, with at least two walking periods. I just didn't have it today.
After 10 weeks, I'm down 15.6lbs to 193lbs even. Yay!
Resistance workout was on the Strive circuit. I mainly tried to maintain weight this week. Still struggling to do those stinking shoulder presses. If anyone has any tips, I'd appreciate it!
Did a 30min run today, which felt pretty good. I'm sore as all get out now, though.
I'm still doing pretty well. Dropped 3.8 to get me to 194.4lbs. This means that I'm halfway to my goal (well .1lb short of halfway)! My BMI is still in the overweight range at 25.6, so I've got a ways to go.
Today's workout was the Strive circuit. I increased weight on any exercise I had done the same weight on for two consecutive weeks. Felt pretty good, though some of the exercises were a struggle. Shoulder Press in particular is killing me!
Today's run was 3mi at 6mph with occasional sprints at 6.5 and 7mph.
Ran with socks for the first time in months. Hate them still, but at least my toe wasn't bleeding! I'll have to go find some thinner ones.
As of today, I've lost 10lbs in 8 weeks. I'm finally below 200lbs (198.2). Hopefully will never be on the other side of 200lbs again!
Workout was hard. Did the Strive circuit and increased weight for anything that I didn't increase prior to last week.
Tried to get brave on my cardio. 30min total with 15min@6.5mph, 3min@3mph, 10min@6.5mph, and 2min@6mph.
I'm beat.
Well, it had to happen eventually. After 6 weeks of dropping weight, I gained 1.4lbs to bring me to 201.4, down from 208.6lbs at the start.
At least today's workout went pretty well.
Resistance was on the Strive circuit with normal exercises. I increased weight on Leg Press, Chest Press, Arm Extension, Prone Leg Raise, and Ab Crunch.
Cardio was 30min with 10min@6mph, 1min@3mph, 5min@6mph, 4min@3mph, 11min@6mph
It probably wasn't the best run I've ever had, but at least it's starting to feel easier!
I lost 1.2lbs this past week (Christy and I weigh in on Tuesday mornings) bringing me to 200 even and 8.6lbs total lost since I started. Annoyingly, I had weighed the first time and got 199.4, but 200.0 both of the other times, so guess which one I kept?
Yay.
