OK so I pretty much feel like I have started my last 4 posts with sorry I haven’t blogged in so long, so I won’t start this post off that way but I think you can read between the lines;)
Running update-well I did it. I ran Race Against Racism 5k and then I completed the Girls on the Run 5K about a week later and even improved my time. Girls on the Run is a great organization that I highly suggest you checking out if you have the time or desire, excuse the obvious plug. Back to running, my last goal I set for myself was the Red Rose 5 mile run that was held a few Saturdays ago. I had a training schedule that I followed for the most part and when I ran the 5 miles on my own in my training it took me an hour. I am a slow steady runner, my husband refers to me as an old diesel engine, slow and steady. Some find this to be a dig but he did not mean it that way, he has run with me in training and while I may fall behind when he looks back on me I am still running. Hahahaha I am channeling Forest Gump here. So needless to say I somehow shaved about 5 minutes off my 5 mile time on race day. Red Rose Run was HARD! I did walk some, I was mad at myself for that but holy cow it was hard and it was SO hot and humid that day. Regardless of my walking I improved my time and I completed the race which was my goal. Of course all the runners in my life are like what race are you running next? Are you going to do a 10K or a 1/2 marathon? At this point I am content with what I have done so far, if I change my mind you will be the first to know.
So in 21 days I will be documenting my progress since I began this journey last July 3rd. I am nervous even though I know I have made progress. My mind tells me to workout 2x a day up until that dreadful deadline!!! Another part of me says give yourself some credit and embrace the progress you have made. Why are we our own worst enemy at times?
I have lost a few more pounds but nothing too extreme since my previous posts. I feel like my body is still transforming even if the scale is not dipping at the rapid speed for which I would like it too!! People keep asking me what my goal is and I know it seems weird since I am blogging about this and all but I don’t have a magic number in mind. I have some areas I would like to see toned up and I have a size in mind I would like to be but for me it is not about the number on the scale. I do know that I want to continue my journey in the fitness department. I have learned MORE this last year that I have my entire life where fitness and nutrition are concerned. Universal has been an excellent source of guidance, assistance, encouragement and drive. I have seen MANY familiar Universal members at the races I have participated in. I continue to see members experience the same progress as I have over my year with Universal. I personally get bored quick and Universal truly offers SO MUCH, I have yet to get bored and have yet to try everything!! I tried the group conditioning class last night at the Parisi studio for the first time. It was very cool!! It was the perfect mix of people so that you felt challenged but not cramped for space, the instructor kept you going the entire time so you didn’t even have to think when is this over, plus the hour flew by. The other class members that had taken the class before had some friendly banter going back and forth with Troy which was just plain funny and entertaining! As I continue to incorporate healthy living into my life I find I like to try new things and mix it up. Luckily for me Universal provides tons of options.
To date I am back to group exercise along with some personal and group training with the wonderful Sharon Hurst!! I just do not push myself on my own when doing a weight workout like I do when Sharon is by my side. Maybe one day that will change, for now personal/group training works! My diet continues to be the hardest thing for me to be consistent with, I know what I need to do I just slip from time to time. I have learned portion control and do not eat as much as I used to, but I still am haunted by sweets!!
Thank you to everyone who has read my blog and commented and supported me along the way! It means tons and I liked being held accountable. Keep thinking of me over the next 21 days and be sure to check out the August issue of Fine Living Lancaster for a complete reveal of my progress over the last year and my story written by a professional..lol. Make it a great one!!!!
