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My Best Time Yet

I did my best time yet on the treadmill! 2 miles in 30 min 20 sec. I didn’t manage 5:30 this morning, so I had to do it after work when its harder for me to get motivated. I noted that I didn’t have the energy level today that I did yesterday when I did it in the morning. So tomorrow I vow to get up in the morning and get going. I did ok with lunch today having a tomatoe and half a cucumber diced with a little lite Italian dressing. And then I got home and heated up a leftover bowl of chili. Probably not the best choice so I’ve decided that was dinner and I will have a small salad while the rest of my family eats grilled mahi, baked potatoes (which is my absolute most favorite food!) and salad. I weighed myself yesterday and remained at a 1/2 lb weight loss for my first week. In order not to get discouraged I’m not going to weigh myself until Monday again, but I might check my inches since I’ve had more success there. The tricks we play on ourselves, huh? This woman I work with has lost 114 lbs in the last year. She did WW and walked 2 miles a day. She is now at her goal and is trying to maintain. I’m so proud of her and so inspired by her. She leads a busy life just like me. Work, kids, sports, the whole deal, and I know that if she can do it, I can too and so can you! Stay motivated!

Written by Clara on Tuesday, January 10th 2006
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12 Comments on “My Best Time Yet”

Shelli

January 10th, 2006
7:24 pm

That’s a cool story about your co-worker. Mahi and baked potatoes shouldn’t be bad for you. I think you are doing great!

Plain Jane

January 10th, 2006
7:40 pm

Don’t forget your breakfast - most important meal of the day to kick start that metabolism.

Mahi and a plain baked potato probably wouldn’t have been that bad for you, maybe just small pieces next time?

Rachel

January 10th, 2006
8:39 pm

You are doing great. Walking, watching what you eat. It’s great. Keep it up.

We all have tricks. Inches instead of pounds. Water.

Keep it up.

Clara

January 10th, 2006
8:54 pm

Thanks everyone! You know what, I was actually satisfied with my salad, since I had that chili earlier. Funny, a week ago I would have eaten it anyway even if I wasn’t hungry anymore.

Plain Jane

January 10th, 2006
9:29 pm

That’s a HUGE step forward, Clara!

COABusyMom

January 10th, 2006
9:48 pm

I know it’s hard to get up and work out that early in the morning, but I push myself. I really feel good once I get going. I do one mile in the morning and 2 miles in the evening.

Way to go on your time!!

Sue

January 10th, 2006
11:10 pm

Chili sound sooooo good! Maybe this weekend a SMALL bowl with a salad.. I bet you can gain a lot of tips and support from your friend. That is awesome that she did that for herself - WOW.

Thumper

January 10th, 2006
11:55 pm

Whoa! That’s on pace for 4 mph! That’s freaking awesome!

Running2Ks

January 11th, 2006
2:05 am

Way to go! Keep it up. If chili was the downfall, that’s not bad

Leanne

January 11th, 2006
5:53 am

Chili is actually pretty good for you (with beans, the beans matter a lot). Good job on your treadmill time! My mouth dropped open. I couldn’t even do a 15-minute mile in high school! LOL

Nice job, Clara!

NancyB

January 11th, 2006
7:43 am

Hearing about others’ successes can really spur you on! Kudos to your friend and kudos to you for being so motivated.

Nancy

January 11th, 2006
12:29 pm

That is so great about your friend. She can help w. motivation, too. We need all we can get can’t we?