Running and August goals

@grammylicious_ww tagged me for #stopdropandchug which I definitely needed today during and after @redcoyoterunning #packpintrun! My #injuredankle was not cooperating tonight but at two miles I found a good stride. I walked the last mile as a cool down. I'm on my second bottle of #water. I'm #happy with today's #halfmarathontraining #run. #runner #runnergirl #womenrunning #runnerproblems #injuredrunner #okc #ok #okwb #myoklahoma #runokc #runok #nike #nikerunner #run

I made it my goal to not drink any form of alcohol Monday through Thursday. And then on August first, I forgot when I was at The Root working details out for an impromptu show for my hubby. I was beer pressured or peer pressured into a glass. Afterwards, I remembered. D'oh!

I managed to lose 2 pounds on Wednesday. Here's hoping more will follow with this new reduction in alcohol.

August is the start of half marathon training, which means running 4 days a week instead of 3. I'm looking forward to a good season but my ankle is still healing. I'm not sure how well that's going to go. Fingers crossed!

 

The journey, #halfmarathontraining

I had another picture in mind but this will do. Apparently the photo stream doesn't feel all photos belong. 

Just like losing weight, I've discovered that running is a journey that never ends. I will always find another goal and another race. I can cross the finish line, recover, and get back out there. As long as I take care of my body, I can keep running. Besides running, there's also walking, which is am equally a big fan of. 

I've also recently discovered that my weight loss goals have morphed into training goals. I need good nutrition to fuel long runs. The scale has not been kind to me but my clothes remind me that things aren't so bad. I fit into my current 6s and 8s. I remember the days of 12s and 10s. If I think about it, I high school I was 16/18. Thankfully, I chose a different healthier path.

While my goals have shifted, the journey does not end. I just have to remember to celebrate my successes. Tonight was my first run back at it and it felt great! Saturday is looking to be soggy in Oklahoma City. Bring it weather, I'll be ready.

Weight Loss Wednesday

Welcome to another edition of Weight Loss Wednesday. This is my opportunity to share my journey towards weight loss maintenance. I remember being the overweight girl in junior high and high school. I didn't accomplish my weight loss goals until in my 30's, which meant I had struggled with losing weight for about 10 years. 

Recently, I started a Facebook group to help keep myself and my friends accountable. If you'd like encouragement, find me on Facebook and I'll add you to the group. If you are starting out in your weight loss journey, I would like to give you two solid small steps toward your goal.

(spoiler alert: I've mentioned these before in previous posts)

1 - Don't drink your calories. Personally, I am guilty of this in the form of beer and alcohol and the occasional smoothie. I try to keep those calories in balance with my workouts.

2 - Walk every day. I am good at this one. I actually go to the gym 5 days a week and I run on Saturdays with the Runhers organization.

If you can make these two small changes to your routine, you will lose some weight. Remember that losing weight is a long time journey and it never ends. (Even at goal, I am still needing to stay focused.) I really wanted to link up with some of my favorite bloggers because they are an inspiration to me.

Serious Sunday

Yesterday, I committed with my friend to complete our first half marathon. We started training. Our plan is to mostly walk and run a little. We walked 6.2 miles yesterday and I plan to walk a good amount today as well. Depending on what time I get to the gym, I will be walking 1 - 2 hours. 

Originally, we thought a half marathon required running the entire time and it sounded overwhelming. I decided that running is not all that great for my knees but walking is doable. We plan to train for the memorial half in April. 

What's great is, I know I can do this. It is still 13.1 miles but I will complete it. What great goal are you looking forward to accomplishing? Please share with me. I'd love to rejoice with you.

Weight Loss Wednesday

Welcome to weight loss Wednesday. We need to support each other and share tips. This is a special place for me since I have struggled with weight for my entire life. I can remember being chubby as a kid. I can remember the size 16s getting tight on me. Junior year of high school, I started to slowly lose some of the weight and I graduated at a size ten. My smallest size was a size 6 but I'm closer to 8 right now. Sadly, I have pants that I can't wear because of my slow climb in weight. I'll lose it, slowly.

Progress report: over the three months of holidays, I managed to lose 3.4 pounds. You may have noticed my excited update on twitter or on facebook. I see success in those numbers but at the same time I would have liked better progress. I have two goals: to lose 7 pounds in about two months and then to possibly to lose another five. I have split it up because the first goal gets my body to the easy to maintain spot. I haven't been there since 2010 and its time to get back.

Please share your successes and tips with me. If you'd like to guest post, please write something and email it to me at estherdavison@gmail.com. Thanks!

Serious Sunday

Welcome to Serious Sunday. I have goals. For the blog, my goal is to be a big time blogger with tons of followers, readers, friends, fans and the like. This blog is supposed to be entertaining and hope you enjoy my little posts. The photos are meant to be beautiful and intriguing. Finally, I love to link up with you. I am not a big time blogger and do not support myself through this labor of love. But I love to give in little ways. If you get that, maybe we can link up sometime. Send me a message. Please stay tuned for Make a Difference Monday.

Thanks for being my friend and follower.