Back and... not quite better than ever!

It's been over a year since the last time I posted. A lot has changed since then so let me catch you up a bit. I finished up the couch 2 5K (C25K) program. I wanted to continue on my running journey so I started training for a half marathon. (It's on my bucket list) I was about up to 6 miles when I was jogging one evening (a 3 mile) and stepped in a pot hole with my bad ankle. It twisted and crumpled under me leaving me to crunch my knee on the other leg. I called my hubby from the ground sobbing and he came out and picked me up.

 I took a slight rest period but had to jump back out there since my half was fast approaching. I trained hard. On the first weekend of Oct (2012) I went out a did a 7 mile (hilly) run. About the last 3 miles my knees started KILLING me. I realized that I was pushing it too hard too fast after my fall. I took some more time off to rest my ankle and knee. During that rest period we bought a house (it happened really fast). We were moving into our new house the night before my half was going to happen (First weekend in Nov). I was tired and hadn't been training so I asked Brian what he would do and we decided I eat the registration fee and not race the next morning.

That was probably the last running I have done. In February (2013) I found out Baby Beck #3 would be joining our family. We had some scares throughout the pregnancy and my Dr was constantly reminding me to take it easy and not do too much. That lead to me not doing much!

I started the pregnancy out at 155 lbs. The day before she arrived I was weighed at 180 lbs., 25 lbs weight gain. Not too bad for "taking it easy"!

This is about where we are today. Yesterday was me 6 week mark, I was at 166 lbs. 14 lbs down from when baby came, only 11 to go to get back to pre-Sophee weight and then another 10 to get to pre-Molly. Sooo... my goal is to lose 21 lbs and comfortably fit back into my pre-pregnancy pants. I don't have a time frame in mind because I like to make fitness and lifestyle changes rather then diet. I want to start running again, I want to sign up for a 5K and then a half to keep me motivated. I would also like to try going to Zumba a couple of times a month. It's hard for me to eat less right now because I'm breast feeding and get ravenous. But once I'm done doing that I will eat smaller portions.

January is going to be the start of a healthier year again! I'm excited to start moving again (even though it's terribly cold right now.) Wish me luck as I'm going to need every ounce, or pound, of it!! :)

Biggest Loser #3 Week 1

I was going to wait until this coming Monday to post but I feel like talking so... here I am. I weighed in on Monday for my first week of Biggest Loser (Nyssa style). I started at 164.8 lbs and I was surprised to see the number on the scale when it read 159.6 lbs. I even stepped off and got back one because I didn't believe it. Well it was the same the second time also so here we are. Down 5.2 pounds so far. I wasn't going to say anything until Monday when I weighed in again because I'm expecting to gain it back but I sure hope I don't.

I've been doing the daily goals that they have for us. It will stay the same until July and then it will get a little harder. For my exercising I've been doing the Couch 2 5K (C25K) three times a week. Then trying to walk or bike the other days (if I feel like it). I don't know how much weight I will loss but I feel like I'm losing inches and I feel better about myself. I think that is the key to "loosing weight".

You change what you eat (no junk), how much of it you eat, increase your water intake and exercise. By doing those simple things you may not loose tons of weight but you will feel better about yourself and you will be healthy. Will it matter if you die skinny if you die because you fad dieted so much you hurt your kidneys or liver or...? No, we just need to get ourselves healthy and HAPPY. Our nation has an obesity problem especially among the children... if you can form good habits in your life your children will follow in your footsteps. National problem solved. I'm not perfect nor do I claim to be but I hope I can finish this game called life trucking up the will trying to make myself better!!

Here's to another week of health!


In case you missed the last post here are the daily goals in June.

• Drink 6 cups of water
• Exercise for 15 minutes
• Eat 2 Fruit
• Eat 2 cups of vegetables
• No soda
• No eating after 8:00 pm
• No fried foods or cooked in oil: Bake or Grill it instead.
• Journal Entry, either food journal or gratitude journal
• Eat breakfast
• Then set a personal goal you want to do every day. Mine is to go to bed by 11:00 pm.

SOMETHING NEW... AGAIN!!

I've been continuing my running although not every day like I was. I still will continue but I'm starting something new on top of it. When am I not starting something new??? If you've read my personal blog the last two years you'll know that I have participated in The Biggest Loser competition in Nyssa the last two summers. The first summer I was most successful with losing almost 14 pounds. Then I got pregnant with Tanner the last month of it so my weight loss didn't continue. The second year (last summer) I only lost 4 pounds but I think a lot had to do with the birth control I was on so I was lucky to even loose that much. This year is a new start!!! Already I have a head start on the last two years where I weighed in at 171 lbs. This afternoon when I weighed in I was at 164.8 lbs. I put my goal weight as 150 lbs. That is about 15 pounds in 12 weeks. Doable for me but I'll have to work at it. My mom is doing it with me again so that will give me even more accountability.

Every month they have you work on new things, so by August you are able to do everything you should be doing. We get a chart that we check off daily throughout the week. The daily tasks during June are :

• Drink 6 cups of water
• Exercise for 15 minutes
• Eat 2 Fruit
• Eat 2 cups of vegetables
• No soda
• No eating after 8:00 pm
• No fried foods or cooked in oil: Bake or Grill it instead.
• Journal Entry, either food journal or gratitude journal
• Eat breakfast
• Then set a personal goal you want to do every day. Mine is to go to bed by 11:00 pm.

Sunday is a free day. Where you don't have keep track of your points.

So here's to The Biggest Loser (again)!! Three's a charm right? This will be my year!!!! If you want to join me. Just do those things each day throughout June and weigh in weekly. You may gain some you may loose some but by the end you will be healthier!! Good luck to you and to me cause we all know I'll need it!!

Drum roll please...

My month of Zumba is done. I went 4 days a week through out the month. I LOVED IT!!! It's a workout without feeling like a workout.

I took my weight and measurements [up. arm, bust, waist, tummy, hips and up. thigh] before starting and.......

I'm down 4 pounds (163)!!!! AND lost 3.5 inches!!!

I know it doesn't sound like a lot but it's a healthy lose so I'm happy with it!

What is my next plan of attack you ask?? Are you ready for this...

Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred!

I'm excited and nervous, I'll keep you updated.

4 lbs down, 28 to go!

Starting a new... Year?

No, I'm starting a new life! In a little bit longer I will have a one year old AND a two year old. I said when I had Tanner, "I took 9 months to put this weight on and I'm going to take 9 months to take it off!" Well... Tanner will be 9 months old in 8 DAYS!! and I still have 11 pounds hanging (literally) around. You can do that math.

Here are my stats and goals.
• Got pregnant with Molly at a  (pretty) fit: 147 lbs
• 10 months later I got pregnant with Tanner at a (not feeling terrible): 156 lbs
• Now almost 9 months after Tanner I'm stuck at: 167 lbs

According to the BMI chart (which I understand isn't the best guide) I should be, at my towering  5' 4"  frame, between 110-140 lbs. I would be extremely happy if I could get to 140 but I'm going to try and push myself and get down to 135 lbs.

Can it be done?? I don't know but I'm willing to find out!

0 down 32 to go!