I put this post off for a while, because I wanted to make sure I was really in this again. It's been a month since I started up again, and there have already been challenges, but also plenty of victories.
Zumba: Ah, my old and dear friend. Just as good to me as before, and I do this 3-4 times a week. Nothing new to report, just some good old-fashioned cardio.
Couch to 5K: You might remember I tried this 3 years ago. I injured my patellar tendon, and that was kind of it for my efforts at that time. This time around, I really paid attention to my feet, and found shoes that are right for my high arches and under-pronation. I am currently almost ready to move on to week 3. Just to see what I could do, I tried a 2 minute running segment at the end of my workout today. Lo and behold, I ran 2 and a half minutes before I checked my time.
To the average runner, this may not seem like much, but for me (a girl who used to struggle after 30 seconds of running), running 2.5 minutes with moderate effort is a huge accomplishment.
I changed a few things around this time. I am not running on pavement. I decided I should start on the treadmill at the gym. It's easier to control my speed, watch my time, and is more forgiving than pavement. I do this 3 times a week.
My Fitness Pal: Invaluable! I can't say enough how much I love this app.
Stats: Over the last 6 months I gained back 10 lbs. Hello, seasonal depression. I was also dealing with raging anxiety. Once I got back on the horse again, though, they both kind of dissipated. By April 18th, I had lost 9 lbs. Then, out of nowhere, 3 came back. I think (guys, avert your eyes), that it was related to where I was in my cycle. Now, a week later, 2 of those 3 pounds are gone again. I'd love to see 10 lbs total loss by the end of April, but am happy with the progress so far.
Next week, I'll talk about how I've changed my diet. Thanks for hanging on with me. I hope that the longest journeys are the most rewarding. :)
Keep up the great work! (MyFitnessPal is awesome!)
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