Day 200 - After the 10k

So I can't say that I don't deserve the results for my 10k I had last night. 6.214 miles in 80 minutes. So it's not terrible, and to be honest, that's what I thought I'd get, but still - goes to show my plan that I thought would work didn't. I thought if I rested I would just spring into action - and that wasn't the case! Sad, but I'm glad because now I'm getting the motivation I need to do what I need to do.

And what is that? Eat right and exercise! At the same time! I know each separately works. The eating right gets faster results, but both get results individually - and now it's time to put them together. I'm just kidding myself thinking it's working because clearly, from these body shots, where I look like I haven't done a thing in the past 7 months, is not good. Time to put down the donuts and get serious! Time is running out!

Results from the Tiki Run

And there it is! I don't dare lift the shirt either. So disappointing- you don't even have to tell me

Some fun shots from the run:)

Day 198 - I'm Glad You Asked

Seems like I never have time to write in this blog! I swear I've started one like 5 times now and never finished, some I wrote a title but nothing in the body. I just want to sleep when I get home and I'm so busy during the day that I don't have time. My schedule is tight and I've always got to be somewhere! Things will definitely slow down once I graduate! Then what will I do with my time??? 

So I've really been working at this boxing thing! It's actually really fun, but I don't know if I have what it takes to be a boxer. I'm not really a violent person like that and hitting someone for competition doesn't really seem like a great idea to me - but I definitely like the workout! Dalton, my trainer, does a lot of strength training with me the first 30-45 minutes, and then we box for the last 15-30 minutes. I've never sweat so much in my life! It's kinda gross actually, sweat dripping off my hair, down my back, ick! But I really feel like I'm workin out for once! It's great! 

If you ever think about giving it a try - check out his gym at http://www.elementboxingandfitness.com - you won't be disappointed!! 

I've been laying off the running the past two weeks and to be honest I can totally tell! I didn't want to overwork myself and then fail at this 10k I have tomorrow, so I've been taking it easy. But after the Saturday run -  I'm getting back to it! I wanna go back to running 5 mornings a week and then boxing 3 times! By the time October comes around we'll be ready for the BEAST!

And I know what you're thinking - man this chick flips flops a lot! Honestly I don't know what my problem is - I am can either eat super healthy and not exercise, or I exercise and eat like crap - why can't it be both! Maybe I'm too extreme - maybe I'm not extreme enough??? Maybe I should get hypnotized into not liking food?? That would be awesome!! Wish I had the budget for my whole family to eat from whole foods! I know last year it was $100 a week almost for just me! Granted I was making meals from scratch and actually had time to food prep, which was great! Not now a days! I don't have time for anything!! And then when I do - meal prep is furthest from my mind - how bout some deep house cleaning or laundry that takes priority - or even better yet - throwing my hands up in the air and forgetting it all - just so I can spend some peaceful time being a couch potato - it's terrible! How does one do it?? Kelly Ripa would know - she's a super woman! 

New thing: Giving up Pork for life. Deadline: my birthday - August 4th! So I'll enjoy some last bits while I can and then that's it - game over for porky!

Getting it in with Mr Dalton Outlaw!!

I've decided to be my own inspiration! I look back at old photos and think "man do I look good! And I wasn't happy with that??" Gotta get back to it!!

I had to do ya'll - that hot dog bites pizza at Pizza Hut - man was it good! Prolly have to have another before my birthday!! You have got to try it!

Day 169 - Still at it!!

Oh yes - I'm still at it! And loving every minute of it. And I know - you've heard this all before, but I really feel like I'm on the right track. I'm eating healthy, but not be a nazi about it. But I'm not eating whatever I want whenever I want either. I'm suffering through the passing of the donuts or cakes or even ice creams!! Even though every day I crave chocolate ice cream at the end of my day - but I leave it at that - a craving! That is until Saturday - then I will indulge because I deserve it!

My workouts are fantabulous! The trainers got me workin my butt off -  Or ON I should say! I'm just so motivated everyday - I almost want to do that training every day! But I won't because I also need to make time to run - which I do! I just feel so great the next day after a workout! I love being pushed - being held accountable - there's no way I'd work this hard by myself in my living room or gym. Then on my off days I run! And if I miss the morning run then I run at night! I don't want to miss it because I'm now set on that body image that I had at the beginning of the year. And if I wasn't already doing enough - I walk almost two miles on my lunch break at work! Oh yes - I get sweaty - but oh well - it'll all be worth it!

I told my trainer I will be his best transformation story yet! And I mean it! My mind is set and my body is going. It's my taste buds I'm worried about! 

I haven't seen any results on the scale yet - but I try not to get discouraged because I heard that muscle weighs more than fat so maybe that's what it is. I need to get over the yearning for instant results! Hard work and dedication will get me to where I need to be! 

I will be cutting out Dairy next week though - so good bye cereal - and I guess hello coconut ice cream LOL! Not only will I feel better but my skin will clear up as well. 

Yes - that's a 6 mile bike ride - and it was at the crack of dawn! I like to switch up activities to keep my body guessing as to what I'm working on next. This ride was torture though - legs were BURNing!

Here's an idea as to my activities on a weekly basis - I hope I can increase my endurance and run for longer! I've got that 10K run in July! I need to stop slackin!!

Some of my favorite healthy snacks lately! And that Cinnamon Raisin Peanut Butter is the BEST!!

Even though I try to make healthier choices - I still end up going over my allotted calories! Ugh!

Day 160 - I'm back....for real this time!

So about 40 days ago I said I was back.... well, that didn't last very long. Once off the wagon I have found its much easier to just stay off. Maybe walk along side the wagon, jump on once in awhile to take the stress off, but then jump right back off. It's much easier to not exercise and eat whatever I want. Then I don't have to think about it. Every day I thought about the struggle though. Seems like my pants went from fitting just fine to barely getting them to button - like the fat just caught up on me one night. Honestly! Why can't it disappear that fast too? 

Well you should know that I've been doing good for about two weeks now. I'm confident in my strategy to start blogging again. I've been running nearly every morning. And honestly that was the hardest part because I've been doing it outside and in the morning. I struggle with my alarm clock because I'm tired, but if I wake up late, I make it a short 1.5 miles, approx. if I get up on time I can do a full 3 miles. There's been more short miles than full ones though. But I'm happy because it's more than I was doing in prior weeks and as long as I keep doing it the strength will come and my distance will increase naturally. Just like last Friday I did a short run and got my fastest time ever! Honestly don't know how that happened but glad it did!

I also have been to a personal trainer twice now, but continue to go every other day. It's only been twice because I just started. So far so good. Found muscles I didn't even know I had and I'm sore in places I didn't think could be sore. I'm ready to get this body I've never had! Even though people say I look good for having five kids, it's still not good enough to me. Now that I'm done having kids - I want that knockout body! And I WILL have it!! 

Now just to fix my sugar addiction....

There it is! Fastest 1-3 mile run!! Yesssss!

By myself or with my husband I keep it going!! Run run run!!

Been trying to make better choices!! My new water cup - don't know why but through a straw is always best!!

Day 110 - I'm back!!!

The It's been a long time since I've been with the program. It's only been a month or so but seems like forever. I hope I can get back into the swing of things. Last I left off I was fasting with the church and couldn't exercise because of a kidney stone. Well here's some updates.

I went back to the doctor for my post op appointment and the stone was still there. It didn't even look like it moved or broke up at all since the first procedure. So unfortunately for me, another surgery was scheduled. This time they were going to break it up with a laser and pull as many pieces out as they could. And what I found out afterwards is that they went in 40 times to remove pieces, 4-0!! That's crazy. And it was more painful this time too, but I got through it. Today was my second post op appointment. They removed the stent and now I'm ready to get back with the program! Yesterday I went to the trampoline park with my bestie - but don't tell the doc that - LOL!

The fast had also ended since my last post. It wasn't as bad as I thought. The last three days, where there was no eating at all, was pretty brutal, but I got through it none-the-less. I was really getting tired of people telling me how tired I looked! I hadn't eaten in three days, what do you expect!! My first meal when it ended was of course - Chipotle! And boy was I regrettably full afterwards. I really wanted some cold stone creamery afterwards too but there was just no room! I actually came home and passed out on the couch for a little nap just to settle my stomach. Apparently I looked much better the next day because everyone told me so. I also lost 6 lbs during that journey.

But lazy time is over. I don't have weigh in until the 30th, so idk how much of the fasting weight over gained back since all this free eating and no exercise. But I'm ready to get back on it. I've got a vacation to Tennessee at the end of May and I like to look and feel good when I go out of town. So let's get with this!! Shouldn't be anything standing in the way now!!

I've prepped some fruit into the freezer for some morning protein shakes. I've remade some turkey brats - but still need to make the eggs. Only thing left is to figure out the exercise programs that works best for me and do it. Most likely it'll be back to running after school at the gym until it gets nice outside! Then I may switch to running in the AM and weights at night. Who knows? But I gotta do it. Not only for vacation but gotta train for the 10k in July!! Go me!!

My breakfast shake me prep!

Tacos and rice Krispy treats as a last meal.

The stent installed from my kidney to bladder, and of course the large kidney stone. 

Day 82 - Surgery Day!!

Finally - it happened! Now to get these stones flushed out and me be on my happy drinking water from now on way.

Got up early this morning to prepare myself. I know it's not a huge surgery, but I'm still under anesthesia and still at the doctors mercy, so it can be stressful just the same. I think I've seen Kill Bill too many times that it all is very uncomforting. But my spirits were up and prayers with me so here we go!! Haven't eaten since 1pm the day prior, haven't drank anything since 10pm the night prior, so I was ready to get this done with just so I could eat. So they wheel me into the surgery room, start taking deep breathes of oxygen while they pumped me up and I was OUT!

Next thing I know is I was waking up in recovery. First things first - where's the water!!   Then I had some graham crackers, and u was good to go!! Took it easy the rest of the day!

On a better note - just signed up for the The Tike fun - 10k - so it's official!! And now commence training!!

I have surgery today, but first let me take a selfie

This is a Stent. They are installing of these into my body

Applying the sound waves to break up the stones into passable sizes. 

Day 81 - 11 of 24

Ok well - surgery for these kidney stones is tomorrow. Can't wait for this to be done! 

I was supposed to drink this Magnesium Citrate stuff at 4pm and begin a clear fluid diet until midnight, but because the fast ends at 4 and that's the time I'm scarfing food in my face, I needed to modify the fast. The directions for the citrate stuff said to take it two hours after eating. So now that pushes the fast to end at 2, but I ended it at 1 just for good measure. Just to be sure the food at least had a chance to digest and get in my system before being forced out. And because of my lack for planning - I didn't have anything to eat at work. So I ordered Jimmy Johns. A good tuna sandwich will do the body good. And it tasted good too so that's at least good. And then after that - on to clear fluids. The rest of the night.

I already can't wait until tomorrow afternoon!

I forgot to take a picture of my actual sandwich, but this will work. Mine didn't have as much tuna as this one though. 

Here's a good reason to know how much your eating!! 1 sandwich - so many calories.

And just in case you were wondering what they looked like. Cuz I never did.