Goodness where to begin!! This year 2014 has been a super lazy year for me. I don't know what it is, but after my full Marathon in April, I just couldn't get in the groove. I wasn't working out as hard as I normally do and my diet well...... has been crap!
My biggest weakness has always been maintaining. I am a horrible maintainer. I usually do really well until I reach a certain goal then back to my old habits. One good thing is I know what to do. I am not one for the "fad" diets. Good ol diet and exercise work best for me but I struggle with the eating healthy part all the time. LOL I love fast food and LOVE eating a million carbs a day. LOL
2 weeks ago I had to have another foot surgery. Which means a super long recovery, no weight on foot for a long time, which means no lower body for at least 6+months and probably take a full year until I am 100%
This is HUGE for me. I am super independent and don't like to be taken care of. I am also super active so it's been a struggle to just lay in bed 99% of my day. I was also told I can never run again :( My foot is so bad that it's not worth the risk. I have to be honest, I have been struggling a bit. It's so hard to not be active, not being able to go to the gym. You don't know how bad I want to just drip with sweat and be sore head to toe from a good work out :( It's been super hard. but it's life and I need to just accept my injury, heal, and be very patient.
This past year I have gained weight and inches. I look at pictures and it's crazy to think I was ever that fit. I'm not one looking to be skinny, I just like to be fit and healthy.
I've decided that I am not going to let my injury hold me down. I talked with my Doctor asking if it would be ok if I lifted weight for upper body only and abs. He said that it totally fine. I'm going to try my best to get Fit with my injury. To prove to myself that it can happen. Of course a huge part is my diet. Diet is a must, and by diet I mean eating healthy.
My sweet hubby brought up all my weights and bench so I can get going. I'm excited to start my journey once again. I'm glad I doing my blog again because it helped me so much last time. So here I go. On to a healthy fit life with an injury.
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Saturday, December 28, 2013
2014 Health Challenge!!!
It's time again for another Heath Challenge with my brothers. I am so excited to get back on track again!!!!
Yes I gained all my weight back plus a few extra pounds:/, and never really got my full motivation back dang it. I LOVE challenges especially with my brothers. I am super competitive and REALLY want to win:) This time it will be me, my older brother, younger brother and hubby. I am the only girl, and the smallest which means I have to work extra hard to beat these boys. I seriously can't wait to get back on track. Tomorrow is our first weigh in and I think we will weigh in once a month and our finally weigh in will be March 23rd or the 30th. haven't decided on the final date yet.
Monday is also the start of my full Marathon training so I am going to be one busy girl in the gym, and on the road. My full Marathon training takes up sooooooo much times. Seriously hours some days. I will need to make sure I increase my weight training again. Super heavy weights with small reps while doing my Marathon training. I need to remember to not go into "training over mood" like I did last time. Really my diet is what kills me. I need to stock up on healthy foods and make sure I write every thing down. I have some big goals that I would like to meet this new year.
1- I really want to win the health challenge:)
2- Feel confident to wear a bikini again
3- I really need to work on my toning big time. I really want to a fitness or Bikini show this October but not sure if I can justify the cost. It's CRAZY EXPENSIVE!!! So we will see. I would love to do the fitness one. The fitness show is more for tone and muscle mass where the bikini is more for the lean girls. But we shall see. Would be cool to say you did it and to see your body transform.
4- I REALLY want to try and PR from my 1st Marathon. That is if the course is the same. Really in the end all that matters is you finish:)
I am going to try really hard to keep up on this blog. It helped me so much last time. I also want to track my inches this time as well.
I will try my hardest to keep my healthy eating a lifestyle but not going to lie, it's freaking HARD!!! I am always started over each year. So here's to a healthy and fit year. Bring on 2014!!!
Yes I gained all my weight back plus a few extra pounds:/, and never really got my full motivation back dang it. I LOVE challenges especially with my brothers. I am super competitive and REALLY want to win:) This time it will be me, my older brother, younger brother and hubby. I am the only girl, and the smallest which means I have to work extra hard to beat these boys. I seriously can't wait to get back on track. Tomorrow is our first weigh in and I think we will weigh in once a month and our finally weigh in will be March 23rd or the 30th. haven't decided on the final date yet.
Monday is also the start of my full Marathon training so I am going to be one busy girl in the gym, and on the road. My full Marathon training takes up sooooooo much times. Seriously hours some days. I will need to make sure I increase my weight training again. Super heavy weights with small reps while doing my Marathon training. I need to remember to not go into "training over mood" like I did last time. Really my diet is what kills me. I need to stock up on healthy foods and make sure I write every thing down. I have some big goals that I would like to meet this new year.
1- I really want to win the health challenge:)
2- Feel confident to wear a bikini again
3- I really need to work on my toning big time. I really want to a fitness or Bikini show this October but not sure if I can justify the cost. It's CRAZY EXPENSIVE!!! So we will see. I would love to do the fitness one. The fitness show is more for tone and muscle mass where the bikini is more for the lean girls. But we shall see. Would be cool to say you did it and to see your body transform.
4- I REALLY want to try and PR from my 1st Marathon. That is if the course is the same. Really in the end all that matters is you finish:)
I am going to try really hard to keep up on this blog. It helped me so much last time. I also want to track my inches this time as well.
I will try my hardest to keep my healthy eating a lifestyle but not going to lie, it's freaking HARD!!! I am always started over each year. So here's to a healthy and fit year. Bring on 2014!!!
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Family fitness
So a goal of mine is to not only be fit and healthy, but I want my family to be healthy as well. All 4 of my boys always comment on my running and they definatly see how hard I work espeically my 6 year old. He LOVES fitness and always has. He LOVES the Rock and wants to look just like him when he grows up.
Almost time!!!
Oh my goodness, it is almost race time. I have been freaking out all week. My bestie/running buddy and I talk every single day and night about our training and race. I still can't believe it's almost time. I am extremely nervous but so excited at the same time:)
Tomorrow is packet pick up and my bestie and I are going together then we are going to lunch to do our final carb loading before the big day!!!
Tomorrow is packet pick up and my bestie and I are going together then we are going to lunch to do our final carb loading before the big day!!!
Saturday, November 9, 2013
It's time to get down to business!!
We are back from our mini vacation. We had a BLAST in Vegas. We walked a million miles, watched a show, and ate way too much but boy was it fun:)
So now it's time to get to work!!!! No more slacking for me. I can't wait to be fit again!! My body is craving the gym and I can't wait to give it my all.
I have many goals coming up that I would love to achieve.
1. I need to get as fit as I can for my photo shoot
2.Win the health challenge I am in, but to be honest, I don't think I will even come close since we are about to finish week 6 and I am now just starting:/ We are also doing this point system and I am for sure out on that. but it's all good. I'm going to give it my all.
3. I really need to focus on my strength training so I can improve on my running. I am determined to PR my Full Marathon I am running in April 2014.
4. I need to keep my health and fitness a lifestyle. This is HUGE for me. Like I've said many times, I do really well with my exercise but my diet always goes down hill and fast.
So here we go:) I am excited and can't wait to FINALLY get on track again. It's been way too long.
*I am going to try my best to keep up with this blog, however, I will not post any weight loss. Not until after the Challenge which ends December 23rd. Wish me luck!:)
So now it's time to get to work!!!! No more slacking for me. I can't wait to be fit again!! My body is craving the gym and I can't wait to give it my all.
I have many goals coming up that I would love to achieve.
1. I need to get as fit as I can for my photo shoot
2.Win the health challenge I am in, but to be honest, I don't think I will even come close since we are about to finish week 6 and I am now just starting:/ We are also doing this point system and I am for sure out on that. but it's all good. I'm going to give it my all.
3. I really need to focus on my strength training so I can improve on my running. I am determined to PR my Full Marathon I am running in April 2014.
4. I need to keep my health and fitness a lifestyle. This is HUGE for me. Like I've said many times, I do really well with my exercise but my diet always goes down hill and fast.
So here we go:) I am excited and can't wait to FINALLY get on track again. It's been way too long.
*I am going to try my best to keep up with this blog, however, I will not post any weight loss. Not until after the Challenge which ends December 23rd. Wish me luck!:)
Monday, November 4, 2013
Am I really that CRAZY!!! UMMMM HELL YES!!:)
A few weeks ago I signed up for the 2014 Salt Lake full marathon. 26.2 miles!!! Why yes, I am that CRAZY!!! Hahaha As I have posted before, training for and running a full Marathon is NO JOKE!!! It was by far the very hardest thing I have ever done in my life. Yes even harder then natural (I'm talking 100% natural no meds at all!!) child birth which I did with all 4 of my boys.
Just now I started reading all my old posts about my Marathon journey and to be honest it started to freak me out. Am I ready to start this all over again??? Running for HOURS and HOURS for Miles and miles, running in the freezing cold and on the treadmill for HOURS. I only have about 2 months left until I start my hard core training. I have been keeping up with my weight training but I will need to do what I did last time. Super heavy weights with lower reps. I also want to lose some weight. I want to be in even better shape then I was this year during my Marathon.
I REALLY want to PR. This year I ran my Marathon in 4:45 but if my knee didn't act up at mile 18 on, I bet I could have ran it about 15-20 minutes faster. We shall see. All that really matters is I finish:)
I am sad that my best friend and runner buddy wont be running the full with me in 2014:( But that's OK, she has better plans for her in the year 2014:)
I am running the Thankful 13 which is a half marathon 13.1 miles on Thanksgiving morning. I ran this race last year and loved it. I am so excited for this year's race because my 2 older boys will be running in the kid loop and I will be running with them to help push them:) I will be so sore that day but I can't wait:)
Everyone don't be surprised when you start seeing a million post about my running soon. Haha. It helps keep me going. If you don't like it, delete me:)
Just now I started reading all my old posts about my Marathon journey and to be honest it started to freak me out. Am I ready to start this all over again??? Running for HOURS and HOURS for Miles and miles, running in the freezing cold and on the treadmill for HOURS. I only have about 2 months left until I start my hard core training. I have been keeping up with my weight training but I will need to do what I did last time. Super heavy weights with lower reps. I also want to lose some weight. I want to be in even better shape then I was this year during my Marathon.
I REALLY want to PR. This year I ran my Marathon in 4:45 but if my knee didn't act up at mile 18 on, I bet I could have ran it about 15-20 minutes faster. We shall see. All that really matters is I finish:)
I am sad that my best friend and runner buddy wont be running the full with me in 2014:( But that's OK, she has better plans for her in the year 2014:)
I am running the Thankful 13 which is a half marathon 13.1 miles on Thanksgiving morning. I ran this race last year and loved it. I am so excited for this year's race because my 2 older boys will be running in the kid loop and I will be running with them to help push them:) I will be so sore that day but I can't wait:)
Everyone don't be surprised when you start seeing a million post about my running soon. Haha. It helps keep me going. If you don't like it, delete me:)
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
STUCK!!!!
I can not believe that it is almost NOVEMBER!!! This year has gone by way too fast. Okay, so an update on me. I unfortunately never went back to my good eating habits:( I just can't get out of this funk. I have ZERO motivation at all and this is soooooo not like me. I have no idea what is going on. I am in my 5th week of a health challenge and so far I am down 5 pounds. Normally I would be down 10-12 pounds by this point but I just don't have any motivation. I do still workout but not as hard core as I like. I seriously just feel lazy. I look in the mirror and don't like what I see. my clothes don't fit right, I'm in this challenge which usually totally gets me in the competitive mood and this time it hasn't at all. I am doing a photo shoot for my hubby for Christmas (it's a surprise) and I still can't get motivated. I am a part of 2 different fitness groups that are soooo motivating but it still isn't doing any good for me. I have realized that I am not mentally ready I guess.
I am not trying to get "skinny" Skinny is not my thing at all. I like tone and fit. To be honest I loved how I looked and felt inside and out THIS March and now here I am back to square one:(
It's just sad because I was so excited. I was giving people tons of advice on how to be healthy and fit and here I am almost 8 months later trying to find my way again.
I am not trying to look or be like someone else. I know what I am capable of and I miss that feeling. I miss feeling and looking strong, I miss my boys and others making comments on how fit I look. I miss how fast I was with my running. My endurance is there but my speed isn't:( I miss the confidence that I had.
Where did it all go wrong?? I'll tell you. First of all, I ALWAYS reward myself with food and not any food, bad foods. Don't get me wrong, we all need to have out cheat meals every week. But I went from 1 cheat meal a week to every day all day being my cheat meal. I gained my first 5 pounds back and thought "that's ok it's just 5 pounds, I can get that off in a few days as soon as I get back on track again. Well that 5 pounds turned into the full 19 pounds that I had lost the beginning of this year:( You think how in the world did I gain 19 pounds back in a matter of months?? Well, if your body is use to you eating super healthy 99% of the time and all of the sudden you start eating what ever you want when ever, the pounds come back on quick!!! I am not one that does the "fade" diets. No thank you!! Been there done that. I am all about healthy eating and exercise but why in the HELL can't I do it?? Again I am not trying to get skinny. I would love to lose some weight for sure, but I just want to be tone again. Want to go to the gym again and get excited. I seriously just feel so lazy and worn out. I think to be honest that I did get worn out and maybe that is another reason to why I am having a hard time getting back on track.
My year started with my first health challenge. It was 12 weeks and I kicked butt and won first place. I lost 19 pounds, a million inches and felt fantastic!! Then I ran my first FULL 26.2 Marathon. Oh and I can't forget about my 4 months of hard core training for that marathon. It was HARD!! Then a few months later I was a pacer for my friend in the Wasatch 100 miler and ran 22 miles with him. Then I ran the Big Cottonwood 1/2 Marathon. I don't know, really it's all just an excuse.
I had a friend tell me that I always struggle because I am always doing these health challenges. It is true. I struggle with keeping my healthy and fitness a lifestyle. I have always been this way. But in a way I think most people are this way. Seems like everyone tries to do good the beginning of the year, then trying to get ready for summer. etc. I think I am just more open about it (post it for the world to see. haha)
I was super excited to start this new 12 week health challenge. This is with a bunch of people I don't know. I do know some, but I thought this is a perfect time to get me out of my funk. But no it hasn't helped at all:( I think because we can't post our weight loss so in a way it doesn't feel we are competing for anything. And really it shouldn't matter but it does:) It sure does help keep you motivated plus I am a HUGE competitor but I just can't get in the grove :( It's like I just don't give a crap but really I do.
I have a house full of healthy food but I don't want to eat it, or I do eat it plus I eat all the other crap or go and get fast food.
I have had people say I am too hard on myself and I look great etc which is super nice, but I know what I am capable off and I liked the way I look and feel when I am fit. I'm also not trying to be a body builder which you all know it is a DREAM of mine. That is not a goal for me right now. I just want to be confident again. I hate feeling tired and lazy all the time and I know it's because of my eating habits and weight gain.
I decided that I am going to post on my fitness blog again because it's helps me. If people get annoyed, then don't read it. I choose to make my journey public. It helps me and others.
See, I am not one of those girls that can eat what ever. I have to work HARD every single day. I STRUGGLE with my diet. I for the most am a healthy eater but I LOVE treats and I love fast food.
As far as my exercise goes, I still workout all the time but only the bare minimum.
You would think that since I am in the challenge that I would go hard core. The reason I finally made my photo shoot appointment was to help me get motivated and back on track, but nope it doesn't do the trick:(
I finally decided that today I am going to post on my blog again and get going!!! I want and will do this AGAIN!! (It's a constant battle Ughhh)
I have been eating pretty good today. I did have a few treats but I didn't go out to eat or get me a coffee which I know packs on the inches and pounds for me:(
I have 8 more weeks until the challenge is over and I know that if I kick butt now I will do awesome. I also have only 5 weeks to get as fit as I can for my photo shoot and I KNOW I can do it. I can get pretty fit in 4 weeks but that is me giving it 200% on both my diet and exercise.
So here we go again:)
I am not trying to get "skinny" Skinny is not my thing at all. I like tone and fit. To be honest I loved how I looked and felt inside and out THIS March and now here I am back to square one:(
It's just sad because I was so excited. I was giving people tons of advice on how to be healthy and fit and here I am almost 8 months later trying to find my way again.
I am not trying to look or be like someone else. I know what I am capable of and I miss that feeling. I miss feeling and looking strong, I miss my boys and others making comments on how fit I look. I miss how fast I was with my running. My endurance is there but my speed isn't:( I miss the confidence that I had.
Where did it all go wrong?? I'll tell you. First of all, I ALWAYS reward myself with food and not any food, bad foods. Don't get me wrong, we all need to have out cheat meals every week. But I went from 1 cheat meal a week to every day all day being my cheat meal. I gained my first 5 pounds back and thought "that's ok it's just 5 pounds, I can get that off in a few days as soon as I get back on track again. Well that 5 pounds turned into the full 19 pounds that I had lost the beginning of this year:( You think how in the world did I gain 19 pounds back in a matter of months?? Well, if your body is use to you eating super healthy 99% of the time and all of the sudden you start eating what ever you want when ever, the pounds come back on quick!!! I am not one that does the "fade" diets. No thank you!! Been there done that. I am all about healthy eating and exercise but why in the HELL can't I do it?? Again I am not trying to get skinny. I would love to lose some weight for sure, but I just want to be tone again. Want to go to the gym again and get excited. I seriously just feel so lazy and worn out. I think to be honest that I did get worn out and maybe that is another reason to why I am having a hard time getting back on track.
My year started with my first health challenge. It was 12 weeks and I kicked butt and won first place. I lost 19 pounds, a million inches and felt fantastic!! Then I ran my first FULL 26.2 Marathon. Oh and I can't forget about my 4 months of hard core training for that marathon. It was HARD!! Then a few months later I was a pacer for my friend in the Wasatch 100 miler and ran 22 miles with him. Then I ran the Big Cottonwood 1/2 Marathon. I don't know, really it's all just an excuse.
I had a friend tell me that I always struggle because I am always doing these health challenges. It is true. I struggle with keeping my healthy and fitness a lifestyle. I have always been this way. But in a way I think most people are this way. Seems like everyone tries to do good the beginning of the year, then trying to get ready for summer. etc. I think I am just more open about it (post it for the world to see. haha)
I was super excited to start this new 12 week health challenge. This is with a bunch of people I don't know. I do know some, but I thought this is a perfect time to get me out of my funk. But no it hasn't helped at all:( I think because we can't post our weight loss so in a way it doesn't feel we are competing for anything. And really it shouldn't matter but it does:) It sure does help keep you motivated plus I am a HUGE competitor but I just can't get in the grove :( It's like I just don't give a crap but really I do.
I have a house full of healthy food but I don't want to eat it, or I do eat it plus I eat all the other crap or go and get fast food.
I have had people say I am too hard on myself and I look great etc which is super nice, but I know what I am capable off and I liked the way I look and feel when I am fit. I'm also not trying to be a body builder which you all know it is a DREAM of mine. That is not a goal for me right now. I just want to be confident again. I hate feeling tired and lazy all the time and I know it's because of my eating habits and weight gain.
I decided that I am going to post on my fitness blog again because it's helps me. If people get annoyed, then don't read it. I choose to make my journey public. It helps me and others.
See, I am not one of those girls that can eat what ever. I have to work HARD every single day. I STRUGGLE with my diet. I for the most am a healthy eater but I LOVE treats and I love fast food.
As far as my exercise goes, I still workout all the time but only the bare minimum.
You would think that since I am in the challenge that I would go hard core. The reason I finally made my photo shoot appointment was to help me get motivated and back on track, but nope it doesn't do the trick:(
I finally decided that today I am going to post on my blog again and get going!!! I want and will do this AGAIN!! (It's a constant battle Ughhh)
I have been eating pretty good today. I did have a few treats but I didn't go out to eat or get me a coffee which I know packs on the inches and pounds for me:(
I have 8 more weeks until the challenge is over and I know that if I kick butt now I will do awesome. I also have only 5 weeks to get as fit as I can for my photo shoot and I KNOW I can do it. I can get pretty fit in 4 weeks but that is me giving it 200% on both my diet and exercise.
So here we go again:)
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