A week ago, Nick's aunt posted this website entitled, Couch to 5k. It is a basic, easy plan, to get yourself OFF the couch, and ready to jog a 5k in 7 weeks. No tricks, just rebooting your body to get in shape. She says you will be able to "jog" a 5k, which means a light run that you are still able to hold a conversation while doing. So, I said to myself, "I can do this. I just found out, that I really do enjoy running, graceful or not." So, last week, with Nick working so much overtime, I was not able to get outside in the daytime. It is really hard to run and push that bulky jogger too. So, this week, sun or no sun, I am doing this. I will be posting each day, around this time 6:40 am what I plan to do for the day. Comment or not, this is mostly for me to keep track for myself my food, water and exercise. Don't worry, I am sure I will be able to find some humor is getting skinny.
I am still debating if I will post any pictures. To be honest, I am embarrassed about how heavy I have gotten. Even at 9 months pregnant, I know I never weighed this much. I have taken pics of myself, so I can document it, but I just don't know how brave I am to let anyone else see them. Who knows, maybe here in a little while I will just do.Go NIKE right?
Okay, so for day 1: one mile jog/ walk. This means you complete a mile by jogging for 2 min and then walking for 1 min and so on until one mile is completed. Then your done for the day. Well, I will still be walking my 4 miles too (with kids) but the jogging will come later(without kids) I also am going to try and find a different cardio session that I like better. The Biggest Loser is a good one, I just don't like it so much.
Okay followers.... say, "good-bye" to the fat girl, and lock your hubbies and boyfriends up, because soon, you will be saying, "hello" or "what the crap, Heidi, you look amazing" to the skinny and more confident, happier and sexier, mom, wife person I know run on sentence that could just keep running on!!!!!!
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Good for you Heidi. I have also gotten back into the exercising routine. I joined a gym and have been loving it. Here's to you...you can do it!
ReplyDeleteHeidi, you are so beautiful! Please don't be so hard on yourself; it breaks my heart to hear you say those things. Having said that, I know it stinks when you don't feel comfortable in your own skin. You can totally do this. I think the couch to 5K plan is a great idea! It's only a bit over 3 miles; I've run many of them for different charities. Totally totally do-able. Find something you LOVE doing and you will work out regularly...it's something different for everyone, but once you find your groove, you'll be looking forward to exercising (if you aren't already).
ReplyDeleteIt always helps to treat yourself to a cute running outfit. Target has great exercise wear for cheap. ...Just a little incentive to get out there and do it.
Have fun and keep us updated. You've got this, mama...you can do it!