This is what I'm doing.

She turned her can'ts into cans and her dreams into plans.
- Kobi Yamada

Run from Zombies!

This pin is about a running app tht turns your progress into a zombie survival narrative. I can totally see myself running into something because I was too busy reading this app while I am running. It's a hazard and I need this app!

I couldn't find the name of the app anywhere. Does anyone know what it is called?

Cause at the end of the day, my health is my responsibility.

Wednesday Weigh In on Thursday

I know that today is not Wednesday, but I was too lazy to type yesterday.  Here's my Thursday Weigh In. 

I didn't weigh myself this week. I've been doing so good with my running and stuff that I didn't want to ruin my progress with a bad weigh in.  I've only been training for the marathon for a week and I didn't want to be deterred by the number on the scale.

I don't know if I will weigh myself until October.  I think I want to focus on running and getting better at it without worrying about my weight.

It's hard to beat a person that never gives up- Babe Ruth

Update!

This week I didn’t something that I didn’t think I would do.  I signed up for the Chicago Marathon.  It will be good for me.  I’ve been running casually for a couple of months now.  I’m slowly getting better and having a training plan will make me work harder towards my goal.  I’m not trying to win the marathon; I just want to finish it.  I want to prove to myself that I can do this. 

I’m no stranger to marathon training.  Three years ago, I was training for a marathon in Las Vegas.  A month before the race, I stress fractured my foot.  I couldn’t run for a while.  Needless to say, I didn’t run that race.  By the time my foot had healed, I was injured in a car accident and couldn’t move without severe pain for six months.  That was how I got fat. 

Now, three years later, I am out of shape.  I have been thinking about running a marathon for years and I’m finally going to do it.  I’m taking my training slow so I don’t push too hard and stress fracture my foot again.  I’m nervous, but excited.  I know that I can do it. 

This has motivated me.  I wish I was running right now instead of sitting here at work, but what can I do?  I need money to pay for my running shoes. 

I have my workouts (both running and cross training) already figured out. 

Wish me luck.

Wednesday Weigh In

I have worked out so much this week.  My muscles are so sore, but I guess that is good.  I feel better and thinner.  I don't know if my hard work is showing yet, but I can sure feel it.

Pounds lost:8
pounds to lose: 92

Salad in a Jar

I see salad in a jar pins all the time on Pinterest. This pin shows how to make them in four simple steps.

Step 1: Dressing
Step 2: Veggies
Step 3: Meat and cheese
Step 4: Lettuce

According to the pin, the salads are good for 4-7 days after you make them. Mine never last that long because I eat them before that. It's a great way to always have healthy food ready to eat.

What happens to your body when you run

I saw an article in Women's Health Mag's website about what happens to your body on a 30 minute run.  It proves that even short runs have benefits.  I thought it was very interesting.  Check it out.

Wednesday Weigh In

Today I weighed in. After weeks of weight gain, the flu, and medicine, I have finally lost weight.  I lost an entire pound.  It isn't much, but it's a start. 

I have been running and using resistance bands. I have been doing burpees (which suck, but are a good work out) a lot.

Weight lost: 7
Weight to lose: 93

Burn 100 Calories Right Now

Burn 100 calories in nine minutes!  Love this!

Running for Beginners

I saw this running plan for beginners.  It's a good way to ease into running again.  I have just started week 1.  (I'm on day 3). It's going will. 

Check it out!