New Body Weekly Weigh: Weeks 3,4,5 // Feeling Good

I'm not as far as I would like to be. And I skipped two weeks because I felt like there was no progress. But, that's why I haven't been posting. I honestly love the musical I'm in, but it is taking a lot of time. I kinda can't wait for it to be over, so I can add more to my workout! Because this body needs some more "stress". My couch 2 5K plan is getting much easier. The first time I tried doing this, I only got to week 2, because it was just "too hard." This time around, I feel like I could run just a little bit longer and go a little bit further. I think I caught the running bug. I actually like love running! It's therapeutic, but I think the reason I like it because it is competition. I know, it's with myself, but that's the best kind. When I beat my times and feel invincible with former self, it just makes my run that much more enjoyable. Any runners agree with me??

Ok, here are my previous stats:
Last Weeks Goals (2 Weeks Ago):

• Finish Week 2 of Couch to 5K  - I finished week 2 and 3! (even though it took me a little while)
• No Pop (repeat) - I didn't completely do this, but I've limited my pop intake to once a week, this usually occurs on Saturday or Sunday.
• Go to bed earlier (repeat) -  I'm taking this off the list for awhile, with rehearsals, I'm not getting to bed till fairly late.

Let's see my progress:

(The differences are a comparison to last week)

Weight: 163 (+1) - But, yesterday morning I was 158. My weight fluctuates quite a bit! I think I may start weighing myself in the mornings??

Waist Measurements: 35 ½" (down 4½ ") I must be gaining muscle weight!! 

Hip Measurements: 41" (down ½")

Thigh Measurements: 20" (down 1½")

Upper Arm Measurements: 11 ¾" (down ¼")

Weekly Goals

• Finish Week 4 of Couch to 5K
• Add some other physical activity at least 2x a week
• Drink 8-8oz glasses of water/daily

Well I can say that the running is helping! My mom kept saying I looked slimmer. Woman cannot live by scale alone!

Here's a reminder of my monthly/yearly goals!

Over all Body Goals for 2012:

• Run a half marathon: Lincoln Half Marathon 5/12
• Goal weight: 125 8/12
• Wear a size 4

January Goals:

• Go vegan
• Be able to run 2 miles
• Lose 10 lbs

Since this is my last weigh-in in January let's review these three goals! I am almost 100% vegan. It's the weekends that kill me! But during the week I'm very good at sticking to the plan!

I am not able to run continuously 2 miles. But my run/walk gets me to 1.95 miles so I say again, I'm very close!

Well, I didn't lose any weight, since week 1, I've actually gained 5. But, I know if I stick with running and adding some other sort of workout routine, I will be losing in no time! 

February Goals:

• Sign up for at least 2 races
• Add another workout routine
• Lose 10 lbs

Don't forget, you can add me on sparkpeople: renwashere

and dailymile

Here's some Ferris Bueller Love:

Thanks for reading! How did your January Goals go??

Lauren aka Ren

New Body Weekly Weigh In: Week 2 // Hiccups

Remember this post? I can't believe it was a week ago, it feels like ages ago. As much as I didn't want to post today, I need the accountability, and to see my growth. I'm worn out! And the sad thing is, I haven't merited much for being this worn out!
Ok, I know you're dying to see how my week went! Let's look at last weeks goals and see how I did!


Last Weeks Goals

• Finish Week 1 of Couch to 5K
• No pop
• Go to bed early

Well, I completed the first one just fine. (I actually completed it today, but it only took me a week). The first day was hard, but not impossible, the second day I felt great. And today's was amazing. I felt invigorated afterwords, I wasn't out of breath like I usually am, and I was able to run harder! On to week 2!!

The no pop went great until this past weekend. We had a youth lock-in at church, and since I'm a youth leader, you know I was there. Amongst the games of apples to apples and the mechanical bull rides, I thought it would be a great idea to have 2 cans of sprite, 1 can of pepsi, and 1/2 bottle of diet dr pepper. Plus, this weekend was filled with chips (junk), pizza x 3 (junk), and tons of cookies! WHAT AM I DOING?

I started off going to sleep before 11, but it got worse as the weeks went on. So, that will be another goal until I can at least go 5-6 days in bed before or by 11.

So, I'm afraid to weigh myself or take measurements! Here goes:

STATS:

Weight: 162 (+4)  :( 

Waist Measurements: 39 (no change!)

Hip Measurements: 41 ½" (down ½")

Thigh Measurements: 21 ½" (up 1")

Upper Arm Measurements: 12" (up ½")

Here are the goals once again!

sorry for fuzziness. will find better way to capture pictures!

Over all Body Goals for 2012:

• Run a half marathon: Lincoln Half Marathon 5/12
• Goal weight: 125 8/12
• Wear a size 4

January Goals:

• Go vegan
• Be able to run 2 miles
• Lose 10 lbs

Weekly Goals

• Finish Week 2 of Couch to 5K
• No Pop (repeat)
• Go to bed earlier (repeat)

Don't forget you can follow my progress on active.com (username: lmwilliams2009) or on sparkpeople.com (username: renwashere). I'm still updating my sparkpeople.com pages, but I'm getting there. Don't you hate it when life gets in the way?

How are you doing with your goals? Don't give up! Life is too short! Have a great week!
(Again, more pictures will be added when my phone and computer start to cooperate!)

New Body Weekly Weigh In: Week 1 v.1 (updated)

I'm so sick and tired of being overweight, uncomfortable, having a non-active lifestyle, and being unfit. So, I'm making a change. I have just a few goals this year. 8 to be exact. And I shared them with you yesterday. But, one of them is to run a half marathon in May (I signed up on Dec. 20). In order to run a marathon, I'm going to need a body capable of running one. Thus, here is my newest weekly post: Weekly Weigh In! Each week I will share my real weight, a picture of my progress, how my marathon training is going, and what I'm doing this week to change my bad habits (drinking soda and sugar coffees, eating junk, eating meat and dairy) into good habits (drinking lots and lots of water, eating good for me stuff, eating vegan). Vegan is the only way for me to go. Since I've incorporated meat and dairy back into my diet, my stomach has been going hay wire. And I'm so sick of not feeling well.

Here are the stats for week!! I will be sharing my measurements the first monday of each month to track my progress.

STATS:

 Weight: 158
Waist measurements: 39"
Hip measurements: 42"
Thigh measurements: 20 ½"
Upper Arm measurements: 11 ½"


Over all Body Goals for 2012:

• Goal weight: 125 8/12
• Run a half marathon: Lincoln Half Marathon 5/12
• Wear a size 4

January Goals:

• Go vegan
• Be able to run 2 miles
• Lose 10 lbs

Weekly Goals

• Finish Week 1 of Couch to 5K
• No Pop
• Go to bed earlier

How am I tracking everything?? I'm using SparkPeople.com. One of my favorite websites. I can track all of my stats, plan meals, conquer goals, meet like minded people, join communities, create workouts, plus so much more. I'm also using active.com! My username is lmwilliams2009. If you use Sparkpeople.com or active.com you should add me! My user name is: RENWASHERE. If not, click the button and learn more!


Don't worry, I'll share this button each week! I hope you all had a wonderful New Years Day! Do you have any body goals for 2012? If so, what are they??

PS, I will add pics too. My internet is being slow!