Curves, C25k, & WATP

I had a busy evening. I went to Curves and then I went to the track and completed the week 1 workout of c25k. The one where you run for 60 secs walk for 90 secs for about 30 minutes. It kicked my butt. When he says, "You should be getting into your run but not breathing hard. You should still be able to talk." I was already about to pass out and by the time he said, "You should really be feeling the burn now." my calves and shins (sp?) were screaming. But, I did it. The whole thing without stopping. I don't know if I am going to be able to fit it in again this week but I will try. I did my 25 crunches after the c25k at the track. I went home & ate another big salad with a couple of ribs we had left over from grilling out last night.

This morning, I set the alarm for 5:20 (I usually get up at 6) but I actually woke up at 5:05. So, I got my tired, sore bones up outta bed and did two miles with my WATP dvd. I had to get in my workout this morning because I am going out to dinner tonight to celebrate a friend's impending bundle of joy. Afterward, I need to go out and buy presents for my sis's & my bro's birthdays. Hers is the 13th and his is the 17th and I will see both of them this weekend now that my mom has asked me & DH to take little bro (age 17, will be 18) with us to visit my sister (turning 26) this weekend. I may feel like a walk after all that but I highly doubt it. Forgot to do my crunches this morning though. Oh well.

 I was feeling pretty good this morning with all the exercise I got and eating all those good veggies yesterday. So, I decided to wear one of those slightly snug pair of size 18 pants I bought this weekend. Well, got them on fine and was walking around getting  ready. I bent over to put on my shoes and I hear a "pop!" There went one little stitch in the seat seam of my wonderful new pants. There went that happy feeling of getting to buy a smaller size. There went my SV. So I guess they were a little too snug. Oh well. I kind of wanted them to be so they would be motivation to keep up the good work. When I am wearing pants that are loose,  it kind of gives me a false sense of confidence. Like, "look how good you are doing...why not have that doughnut?" Does anyone else know what I am talking about or do I sound like a crazy person? I know, I always sound like a crazy person.

I can totally relate

When I wear baggy clothes I do start thinking I am doing Ok and am more likely to snack.  A snug waisteband helps curb my snacking and remind me of my goals.  You are definitely not crazy. 

What is the C25K?

Whoo Hooo!!

Check you out doing the triple "C's"!!  Curves, Crunches, and C25K??  Wow you are doing an awesome job, so what the pants didn't fit but if you keep it up they will in no time.  I hate wearing baggy pants beacuse it just makes me look shapeless.  I like the tight fit stretch boot cut style jeans  but even when I wear a size smaller they are too tight at the button & zipper, then  a day or two later I have to wear a belt and they still slide off my non-exsistant backside. LOL  Oh well what's a girl to do ? But keep up the good work !

Nope

You're not crazy at all. I get the same false sense of accomplishment when I wear baggy pants. But right now they are the only pants that fit, so I just have to keep consciously reminding myself that I still need to keep working on losing this weight.

And what a fantastic job you're doing on exercise! The C25K will get easier. Promise. :)

Good Idea

It's funny to know I'm not the only one that does the smaller pants deal. I lost a button on one of my pants just last week when I went to sit down. Good thing I was at home. Thing is the pants I wear now are baggy [maybe too loose] but I don't have anything in between. I'm not sure what the C25K is so are you running in place or on a treadmill?

Hello

Hi! Thanks for your comment/thoughts - every little bit helps and maybe things will improve with Dad.  Hopefully you will hold onto your job for a while yet - layoffs everywhere unfortunately - even in Belfast.  You are doing well with the diet - slow and steady is good - down rather than up is good.  I've been off track for months but am trying to get remotivated.  Good luck!