I have a few different things about to happen for me, at least in the world of fitness and weight loss.
1. 5k in 100 Days
I’ve wanted to run a 5k for a number of years. I’ve even started working on it a couple of times. But for whatever reason, I’ve never been successful. I’ve always allowed something to stop me–being pregnant, the kid, work, moving, the weather, whatever.
Enough of that! It’s time to do something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. It’s time to run!
Brad Gansberg has opened up a free 5k in 100 Days training program, which I am super excited to be a part of. I’ve worked it out with my family so that either my mom and/or my grandma will watch Peanut while I’m running on the Rail Trail, and I guilted my mom into giving me the treadmill, so I can use that when the weather isn’t cooperating.
Sure, there are other learn-to-run programs out there, but I’ve never actually followed through. I’m hoping that my involvement and the support of the community in this specific program will help me achieve something I’ve never managed before so I can finally call myself a runner.
I plan to run in an actual event at the end of the course. I’ll be sure to post pictures!
2. 100 Day Chip Quest
This goes along with the 7 Day Chip I mentioned the other day. I’ve found that the 7 day version is really helping me stay focused on a day-to-day basis. 100 pounds seems so far away, but 7 days is manageable.
Now Brad Gansberg has posed a 100-Day challenge. You can read more about it here on his blog. I’m excited to be part of this team, as I’ve discovered the 7 Day Chip crowd to be an amazing and supportive group.
I’m also excited to make it to the finish line. What this means for me is:
1. Drinking 72oz of water every single day. Hopefully I’ll drink a bit more than this, but 72oz is my absolute minimum.
2. Eat only when I’m hungry, which primarily means NOT eating when I’m NOT hungry. I debated placing a calorie goal here, but a) if I’m only eating when I’m actually physically hungry, the calories seem to manage themselves, and b) eating only when I’m hungry is still a bit of a challenge for me. I don’t want to beat myself up over a few calories if I’m still generally moving in the right direction, and that’s all calorie counting has ever really done for me.
3. Exercise at least 5 days per week for at least 30 minutes.
4. Blog here at least 5 days per week. That was my intention when I started this blog, and I don’t think there’s a single week when I have done so. Get used to seeing me around!
You can join or follow the 100 Day Chip Quest on Twitter, hashtag #100daychipquest.
3. Spring Fever Challenge
Starting on Monday, April 4th, I’m joining in the Spring Fever Challenge with Amy from Life’s Journey with a Smile. The goals outlined above will also be my goals for this challenge, so really all I’m doing here is adding a bit more accountability.
4. Added Weight to Side Bar
This is a minor thing, really, but I’ve added my weekly weigh-in to my sidebar. It’s so easy to ignore a lack of progress when there’s no consequences. I suppose this isn’t really much of a consequence (unless someone calls me out if I stall!), but at the very least it will serve to keep it present in my mind where I am, where I was, and where I’m going.
If you want more information on any of the things I mentioned above, either follow the links, or ask me and I will give you all the info I have to give.
