Day 60-65

I should break down the days and spell say what I did. But I am just not feeling it. At all. Emotionally a shit week. I got in 3 days of working out (Monday, Wed, and Thursday) But pretty much did nothing Tues, Friday and Saturday. Like seriously nothing. I stayed in calories for the most part. But it wasn't necessarily healthy food. (I demolished a jar of Wickles Pickles). Ate candy, drank too much. Funny I was still able to stay under my calories for the most part huh? See wasn't very healthy.

But...starting on Sunday (Day 66) I am done wallowing in my own pathetic misery and will be back at it with bells on. Back to the Zombies, Run 5k training, more strength training, and lots more water. I keep feeling like October has just been a waste but in reality I still have like 11 days left! Slightly less than half of the month. So a run this afternoon and then tonight I will walk over to my daughters and we will zombie out watching The Walking Dead.

I did promise a bunch of women at work that starting Monday we would walk on our lunch breaks. This is good.
Very very good.


THIS is what I need to keep in mind this week!

Day 56 - Day 59

Day 56

Zumba Time! And it was a blast. Burns (supposedly) a shit load of calories and was fun. One of the classes I can do with my daughter at the Y so that helps make it more fun as well.
Funny that actual walking/jogging don't hurt my ankles or knees but I did have some twinges while doing Zumba. I am changing up my shoes next time and hopefully that will make a difference. I really do like doing it and it would kinda suck to not be able to because I have stupid old lady joints.

Day 57/58

What I am thinking of as well deserved break days. That actually wasn't the plan...But Friday I just couldn't get motivated (Work from home evilness) and it was absolutely pouring rain. I kept waiting for a break in the rain that just didn't come and I ended up sitting there like a big ole lump. Saturday I was slightly more active with no planned exercise but my daughter, me, and the grandbaby  did a double feature at the drafthouse. Ate a huge meal and drank too much. Then ended up going to a friends house and drank a little more (oops). 

Day 59

I don't understand anything about weight loss. So I bust my ass all week and the scale never moves. I lay around for 2 days eating and drinking and barely moving and I lose 2 lbs....Whatever. Just going to keep on keepin on. Had a great day...seriously great day.
Zombies Zombies and More Zombies.
I got out and did my Zombies, Run! 5K week 1 workout 3 redo and kept up the trend of faster and longer. So that made me happy.

First Week One Workout 3: 1.8 miles, 37:53 minutes, 21:03 pace

Last Week One Workout 3: 1.95 miles, 36:42 minutes, 18:51 pace

Last but not least I did and extra .75 miles walking to my daughters house to watch the season 4 premier of The Walking Dead...
Yes
Life is now made and I can enjoy my Sundays while I wait for Doctor Who to come back in Nov/Dec.

Tip for the week: We had Daily's Frozen Lemonade (includes alcohol) to drink. One frozen pouch is considered a serving...and 10oz = 280 calories. I turned my one serving into 3 and left enough for another one or 2 in the pouch. Added perrier to about 1-2 oz of the mix at a time. Didn't get plastered, didn't drink 1000 calories, kept a glass in my hand the entire time. I was happy.

Day 55

I think I have lost my mind. Maybe in a good way. I worked out morning noon and night last night and I actually loved every part of it.
Yoga in the morning
Zombies, Run! 5k in the afternoon
and then 25 minutes of swimming laps in the evening.
Let's just say....Ass kicked.

Took my first yoga class today. ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!
I am going to try and head back at least 2 or 3 times a week. It was a gentle yoga...so lots of older people, and really just relaxing in general. It felt great after the strength training on Monday. I think I am going to stick with the gentle yoga for a few weeks until I am used to it. Our YMCA offers a lot of different yoga classes.

More improvement from Zombies, Run! 5k!
As you may have read I have gone back and started the program over. I wasn't ready to move on to week 4 and knew it. So back to the beginning I went!
Week 1 Workout 2:
1st time: 1.87 miles, 38:34 minutes, 20:36 pace
Day 55: 1.98 miles, 36:11 minutes, 18:15 pace

Last was a swim in the gym pool. It felt good to do after the Zombies Run. 25 minutes. 22 laps. I am slow slow slow...but that is OK. The more I do the more I will be able to do right?




I also got a pair of Dr. Scholls Active Series insoles free from Influenster to try out and review. I think I will take my insoles out and try them this weekend. See how they make the feet feel.

Day 54

Well....I told myself that October was the month to get serious. And I guess I am doing just that!
Day 54 was the start of adding in some strength training. Can we say ow ow ow?
So up and at the gym at 7 did a few laps around the gyms indoor track and then hit the machines. Worked my way through all of them. Went down to sit in the sauna and was quite disappointed to see that it was turned off. Oh well....shower, off to work. Did the stairs a few times throughout the day. And then my last bit for the day was walking/jogging in place while I watched Sleepy Hollow. Felt good.
I would like to add a swim in to that morning workout but it means I have to force my lazy butt up in the morning. 

Gotta keep a smile people!!!