Ok, so I found out what a mud runner is. OMG, what is he thinking? I want to get in shape to chase a six and three year old around, fit into a dress or pair of pants; and he wants to get in shape, run a 12 mile course with obstacles in the mud. Oh, did I mention the electrocution? I am talking getting into shape, he is screaming death. Oh, and I am pretty sure one obstacle involved fire??? I believe that was Hell or what appeared to be a rendition of it. REALLY??? Of course, my husband is now in and bound and determined to do this mud runner as well. The Mud Runner motto "Nothing Tougher." I've seen the videos, and they are NOT kidding. Don't get me wrong, I don't want to set my expectations low; however, I do want to LIVE after my 60 days are up! The good news...I did find a mud runner that was six miles! Does this mean I get electrocuted sooner? This goal is still TBD.
The original goal - weight and inches loss and for the Victoria's Secret billboard on my bum to look more like a small street sign. After figuring out my starting point today, I have decided that I want/need to lose 16.6 pounds-we'll just count the inches as a bonus!
Summing it up, 16.6 pounds, 60 days to get started (not thinking it's going to be gone in 60-but wouldn't it be sweet?!?), mud runner tbd.
I have to go out of town this week so my 60 days won't be starting until next week. We'll just be mentally preparing this week-maybe figuring out the kinks (like FOOD-that is a-whole-nother issue) so we have a more successful 60 days!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
What It's All About...
Yep, another weight loss blog. I know-been there read that, but this is for me. In need of a writing project as well as the need to lose a few pounds, I found this the best way to kill two birds with one stone-writing while holding myself accountable! So enjoy...or move on-neither will offend me!
I have been trying to lose 10-15 pounds (I know, not much, right? but enough to NOT fit into my pants, look pregnant in one of my cute dresses and jiggle when I run up and down stairs) for over a year and a half [or more] and have come up with every excuse as to why I can't. I have ended the last two softball seasons with, "I'll be in shape next year;" and it has yet to happen. I have bought and sold the Insanity workout TWICE. It's my New Year's resolution every other month...do I need to go on?
So what's changed? No, no upcoming event. No swim suit. No fabulous outfit-although I will be shopping after this!!! It all boils down to my daughter being home sick from school today, which means my three year old son was also home. After chasing him ALL day long, while doing a multitude of laundry-running up and down the stairs to put it away (I won't even waste your time touching on the age thing!), I came to the conclusion that it was time. No more huffing and puffing, no more three year old being physically in charge (I can't even spank him without taking a break in between catching him and the actual spank)! I want my body back, not to mention my health and endurance!!! And, I was hoping to acquire a motivational fan base to keep me going. It's been too easy to be "too tired" or "not have enough time" or eat a candy bar and "work it off tomorrow-when I am too tired or don't have time." It's been a vicious circle that I am in need of breaking - the time has come.
Tune in tomorrow night for the goals...apparently may be more intense than originally planned as my brother-in-law wants to join in and mentioned doing a mud runner???
I have been trying to lose 10-15 pounds (I know, not much, right? but enough to NOT fit into my pants, look pregnant in one of my cute dresses and jiggle when I run up and down stairs) for over a year and a half [or more] and have come up with every excuse as to why I can't. I have ended the last two softball seasons with, "I'll be in shape next year;" and it has yet to happen. I have bought and sold the Insanity workout TWICE. It's my New Year's resolution every other month...do I need to go on?
So what's changed? No, no upcoming event. No swim suit. No fabulous outfit-although I will be shopping after this!!! It all boils down to my daughter being home sick from school today, which means my three year old son was also home. After chasing him ALL day long, while doing a multitude of laundry-running up and down the stairs to put it away (I won't even waste your time touching on the age thing!), I came to the conclusion that it was time. No more huffing and puffing, no more three year old being physically in charge (I can't even spank him without taking a break in between catching him and the actual spank)! I want my body back, not to mention my health and endurance!!! And, I was hoping to acquire a motivational fan base to keep me going. It's been too easy to be "too tired" or "not have enough time" or eat a candy bar and "work it off tomorrow-when I am too tired or don't have time." It's been a vicious circle that I am in need of breaking - the time has come.
Tune in tomorrow night for the goals...apparently may be more intense than originally planned as my brother-in-law wants to join in and mentioned doing a mud runner???
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