Since my surgery in January, I have really needed the motivation to work out since my stomach is all fluffy and poochy and not bathing suit ready. It's tough because I had to take 6 weeks off post surgery and was busy with work, etc. And then of course I ate and drank way more than usual on vacation last week (oops!) ;) But I am trying to motivate myself to get active because it will help with my health, my confidence, and my looks.
After reading a posting by Outside Oklahoma, I checked out the Couch to 5K training program online. Now my hubby is obviously good at running and enjoys it. He just finished his 3rd half-marathon this weekend and runs about 5 miles about 5 times a week. I don't want to be like that nor do I think I will ever do a half marathon. But a 5k is doable and would give me the start to run a bit each day. Each session is only 20-30 minutes long which is definitely possible, so I started the first session of the first week this morning and I SURVIVED! Hopefully, I can be like GFF and run my own 5K soon! And if nothing else, it will give me some good workouts 3 days a week.
I've also been doing videos with some friends at work 2 times per week. We start around 5:30 in the big conference room in the back and work out for 30-60 minutes to a workout video. It is pretty cool because we are accountable to each other to attend and also can b!tch and moan together while it is going on! :) I am definitely grateful for the friendships I have made here at work if for nothing else and they are additional motivation for me to get back in shape.
Last week, I wore a 2 piece tankini bathing suit the whole week which didn't look terrible but it's old and not my favorite. But I refuse to buy another tankini because I really want to fit back into my regular bikinis by swimsuit season. So here's hoping this motivation for running and videos will help me make it!
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I did the C25K this summer/fall & loved it! The first couple of weeks were the hardest, but then I really got into it & looked forward to my runs. I stopped when the weather got cold/dark early. I'd like to say I'm going to start back up again soon, but being pregnant, I know I won't right now. I will definitely be running again this time next year though!
Wow great job you! Can't wait to hear how it goes :)
Came to check on you and see how you're doing with the Couch-to-5k. I had to stop mine as it was too soon with my back issues right now. Can't wait for them to resolve because I CAN'T WAIT to get back out there!
Pinksundrops - I am so sorry to hear about your pain and I'm sure you will be back at it in no time. It's good to take your time and heal - there is always time to get back into it later. I tried to comment on your blog earlier but it won't let me right now, but I will try again but wanted to let you know :)
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