The Scale Made Me Do It...It's Evil!

I have a love/hate, no wait make that a hate/hate relationship with my scale and I think the feeling is mutual. I punish it, it punishes me - it’s a vicious circle.

True Story….

As I’m getting back into my regular training routine again, I’m trying to clean up my diet and lose some weight.  I had been eating pretty well all week and feeling good about how things were going.  On Wed morning I got up, and like I do every morning, I weighed myself.  Down 2 Pounds!  Fist pump, high five to myself, all smiles!  YES!  Finally…progress.  It’s not a lot of weight, but it’s something.

I eat well all day Wed and after a tough swim workout I eat a salad from Panera and “reward” myself with a Coke….it’s not a great idea, I realize this, but it’s just one Coke.  It’s not the worst thing I can do.

This morning, I wake up.  I’m feeling good…let’s see what my friend the scale has to say this morning.  What’s that??  It says something like “Hey stupid, you can’t drink coke, even if it’s just one and expect to lose weight.  So guess what, remember those 2 pounds you lost, I’m taking them back!”

So what do I do in return – I yell to my friend the scale “Screw you and your stupid number, I’m going to get donuts for breakfast…how do you like that?” 

“Well step on here tomorrow and I’ll show you how I like that” it replies. 

How dare it?  So, I did what I had to do.  I got in my car and went for donuts.  I am honestly not even a huge donut fan, but somehow it just felt right.  It was my way of telling the scale I didn’t care what it had to say.  Boy I really showed it….

The entire time I’m enjoying my donuts (yes plural) I am thinking to myself – why am I doing this?  What is wrong with me?  Why can’t I just be normal?  Why does eating healthy have to be so hard?  It’s the scale, the scale made me do it…it just pushed me too far this time.

No I did not eat a dozen...I haven't gone completely insane

How is it I can put together a training plan and follow it like a champ, but when it comes to something simple like just eating the right things, I can’t do it to save my life.  I’m so frustrated with myself right now I could scream.

I know for one, I probably shouldn’t weigh myself every day.  I’ve been told this a million times, but I love the check in – the validation when the number is going the right way, but man when it doesn’t I self-implode.

Ok, well now you know more about me and my crazy than you probably really cared to…..but am I alone in this or do others out there share my problems….help J

 

 

 

 

I Just Need 1 More and It's DRIVING me crazy!

OK, this is kind of pathetic, but I'm going to put it out there anyway and ask you, beg you to help me.  If you scroll down a bit, you'll see "Join this Site" and I have 199 Members.  199!!!  It's been stuck at 199 forever and it's driving me nuts...that odd number, that you are almost at 200 number but not quite.  I know "members" don't matter and people follow me through a million different ways but seriously...I just want that number to change.  I can't stand it.  So do me a favor, and if you haven't hit the "Join this site" button, just do it :)

I'm begging for members....oh man that's getting pretty low. But, hey while I'm at it, don't forget to join my FB page too.  I'm at 88 members there, so I'll just be begging for that one soon too.

In real blogging news it's been a great workout week so far! I'm sore all over, so I know I'm doing something right.  It's not been quite as hard to get back into a routine as I thought, though the workouts are kind of exhausting!  Work has been CRAZY busy, but working out is such a great stress outlet.  It's hard to fit it all in, but I'm getting it done....woot!

Hope your week is going great!  Get out there and get in some miles :)

Finally Tri-ing Again! & 2014 Race Schedule

Wow, it has been months, literally since I resembled anything close to a triathlete.  After breaking my wrist last May I was forced to “only” run since I wasn’t able/allowed to bike or swim.  Once I was finally released in late July I did swim and bike a bit, but never really got back into a routine.  And when I really started ramping up my running for my marathon, I pretty much just focused on running.  This past week I finally got my butt in gear and started moving toward the realm of triathlete again.

I was in DC for work 3 days last week, so it was difficult to get in all the workouts I would have liked, but honestly it was a great start and I’m happy with it.  I could beat myself up over missing a few planned workouts, or I could celebrate the fact that it is the first time since LABOR DAY that I’ve swam, biked and ran in a single week…..I choose to celebrate.

Workouts for last week:

Mon – Core Work (about 15 minutes)
Tues – Bike (Trainer Ride – Intervals - 50 minutes)
Wed – Run (3.6 Mile “Hill” workout on the treadmill)
Thurs – Off
Friday – Run (3 Miles on the treadmill)

Saturday – Bike (Trainer Ride/Spin Class – 1:30)

Sunday – Run (8 Miles – OUTSIDE-YEAH!!) & 700 Yard Swim

I have to tell you it is hard getting back into a routine, but swimming was the hardest!  My last swim was on Labor Day, and boy did it show.  Within the first 75 yards my arms were burning.  By the time I had finished my arms were on fire, and I wasn’t sure if I would be able to lift my arms today.  Never, ever again will I take that kind of time off of swimming…ugh…seriously bad idea.

This week I will hit the pool at least twice and slowly work my way back to three times a week.  I’d like to be doing 1000 yard workouts at least, but I think I’m going to have to settle for 500 to 750 for a week or two until my arms get used to it again. 

On another note, the weight loss is still totally stalled out.  I am so frustrated with myself, and just things that seem to get in the way.  Traveling is hard, but I felt like I did “ok” while I was gone…even opting for a pretty gross salad in DC while EVERYONE else was enjoying fried chicken and doughnuts, but then I come home and weekend plans just meant eating out more than I would like…and so now I sit here, 13 days into the New Year at the same weight L  Oh well, it’s time to focus again on the week ahead!

Here is my  “Tentative” 2014 Race Schedule

• March 2 – Little Rock Half Marathon (Little Rock, AR)
• April 6 – Brew 2 Brew Relay (Kansas City, MO)
• April 12 – Rock the Parkway Half Marathon (Kansas City, MO)
• April 26 – Garmin Half Marathon (Olathe, KS – PR attempt)
• May 10 – Running with the Cows Half Marathon (Bucyrus, KS)
• May 18 – Kansas City Triathlon – Sprint (Kansas City, MO)
• June 15 – Boulder 70.3 (Boulder, CO)
• Oct 11 – Harford Half Marathon (Harford, CT)
• Oct 12 – United Healthcare Newport Half Marathon (Newport, RI)
• Nov 1 – Indianapolis Marathon (Indianapolis, IN)

The summer is pretty blank right now, so I know we’ll be adding on J

I’m super excited about visiting New England this year!  What fun races do you have on the calendar in 2014?

 

Operation Fit In My Shorts!!!!!!

You might remember a while ago, I posted about Operation 40 (getting into the best shape of my life before I turn 40 in April).  Well, that’s still technically the plan, but Christmas munching and lazing around for a month kind of derailed that operation.  Now it is Jan 6 and I find myself about 10 pounds above where I was this summer and nowhere close to where I want to be.

Yesterday I booked a little pre-Birthday beach vacation – which will start on Feb 16….and while that sounds wonderful, well there is one problem.  I can’t FIT in my SHORTS.  I will not go buy new things, so I’m going to have to fit in what I have.  So I have a major short term goal called “Operation Fit in My Shorts”.  Luckily I have almost 6 weeks which should be plenty of time to lose 8 to 10 pounds if I am very diligent.  I still won’t be where I would like to be, but at least I will be able to fit in my clothes.

After making this revelation, I felt I must prepare myself for this new journey.  I did so by having a final meal of chips and queso, quesadillas, and, friend ice-cream to top it off.  Yes, feel free to judge me, you should.  I am sort of pathetic.  No wait, totally pathetic.  I start my week of traveling to DC.  Traveling always makes weight loss super hard, but I am ready.  I will be strong and I will conquer!

This pretty much sums up what I looked like a dinner last night

To aid myself, I signed up for two new DietBets.  One is a 4 week one (there typical program) but the other one is a 6 month one.  I’m really excited about that one for the long term accountability!

In other news, I signed up with a ladies triathlon team!  I am SUPER excited!  I went to their meet and greet/spin class on Saturday and just loved it.  There are women of all ability levels.  There are some who have done an Ironman, and some who just did their first sprint last year.  There are fast and slow runners, bikers, and swimmers and they were just so welcoming!  I get to work with a coach who will help me develop workouts for my 70.3 in June and train with the group as my schedule allows.  I just couldn’t be more excited! 

That’s all for now from the Frozen Tundra that is Kansas City.  It is currently -9 degrees here, with wind chills of -25!  I have literally never seen temperatures this low in Kansas City and I have lived here 15 years.  I usually am willing to brave the cold weather to run, but not in this! No way!  I did 7 miles on the indoor track yesterday and I have to tell you it was pretty BLAH….but still better than fighting the cold and snow!

Happy Swimming, Biking and Running everyone!  Stay warm!

2013 - I got a lot of Fs.......

Well, it's the last day of the year.  2013 was good overall.  I got a lot of "Fs" for finishes, but a lot of "Fs" too for unfinished goals.

But as the year winds down, I wanted to evaluate 2013 goals and set new ones.  Breaking my wrist in May really took a toll on my goals this year.  I decided instead of doing an Achieved/Did Not Achieve so it was all or nothing, I would grade myself on how close I came to my goal.....well that didn't help too much....I still failed....A LOT..


My 2013 Goals were:

1. Log 1000 running miles.  - GRADE "A" - 93%.  I ended up running 925 miles.  I had just over 900 miles on December 1st.  I could have met this goal, but I was fighting an injury right after Thanksgiving.  I decided the time off to heal was more important than just meeting a goal. I'm happy I took the time off and think it was a wise decision.  I also ran 81 more miles than in 2012, which is my highest mileage year ever.  So I consider this one a success overall.

2. Complete 2nd marathon and set a 15 minute PR. - GRADE "B" - 87%.  I did complete my 2nd marathon, and my third (100% for that).  I ended up with an 11 minute PR, but was just shy of my 15 minute goal (73% for that).


3. Run a 5K with a pace in the 9s. - GRADE "A" - Barely got here with a new 5K PR of 9:53, but I did it!  My new goal will be under 30 minute 5K - as this one was 30:43.

4. Shave 3 minutes of my half marathon PR (2:20) - GRADE "F" - Man I didn't even get close.  I didn't shave any time off my PR and in fact, my fastest half of 2013 was 2:26.  This one is disappointing.  Really disappointing because my main focus was running since I did little biking or swimming due to my wrist. I have alot of work to do in 2014.

5. Get to my goal weight by April and stay there through year-end. - GRADE "F".  Didn't reach either part of this goal.  I never got to my goal weight and I certainly didn't stay there.  I did lose some weight, but it's back and I'm starting 2014 at about the same weight.  Blah.

6. Swim 52 miles - GRADE "F" - I swam a total of 15 miles (28% of my goal).  I can blame much of this on my wrist....but even after it was healed I didn't swim much, and honestly haven't been in a pool since September....so again a lot of work for 2014.

7. Bike 1900 miles - GRADE "F" -  I biked a total of 846 miles (42% of my goal).  Again, I can blame much on my wrist...but geez....not all of it. 

So, if I was in school I think I would have a like a 1.6 GPA.....so not such a great 2013.  But I did accomplish things.  So I thought I would reflect on some of the good.  Here they are in no particular order:

• Set a new 5K PR
• Set a new Marathon PR twice
• Completed 2 marathons within 3 weeks of each other
• Set a new Sprint Distance Triathlon PR
• Completed my first trail half marathon race (actually 13.6 miles) and had my highest ever finish.
• Set a new 10K PR twice.
• Set a new 4 mile PR
• Completed my first ever 20 mile race (and therefore PR)
• Completed 23 Races:  Marathons (2), 20 Miler (1), Half Marathons (10), 10Ks (1), 5Ks (5), 4 Miler (1), 3 Hour Trail Race (1), Double Race (10K followed by 5K) (1), Triathlon (1).
• Completed a 5K in the evening after a Triathlon 

So, I feel like I accomplished a lot.  I may not have accomplished all the goals I set out, but that's why they are goals right?  They aren't easy for us and they take work.  My wrist definitely impacted my ability to achieve many of them, but that's ok.

So, I think I am going to set very similar goals for 2014.  Here they are......

2014 Goals

1. Log 1100 running miles.
2. Run a 5K under 30 minutes.
3. Shave 3 minutes of my half marathon PR (2:20)
4. Get to my goal weight by 40th Birthday April 13 and stay there through year-end.
5. Swim 52 miles
6. Bike 1900 miles

7.  Shave at least 15 minutes of my 70.3 time

8.  Make a 40th Birthday Plan......Do something big??

Were your 2013 goals a success?  Do you have anything BIG or new planned in 2014?  Any ideas of what big thing I could do for my 40th - remember it's less than 4 months away?

Honestly, 2013 has been pretty terrific and I can't complain much at all.  I hope you all had a great 2013 and have an even better 2014!!!!!

Merry Christmas Monday

It's a few days early, but I know many of you won't be on the computer much in the next few days as family start to arrive and things get super busy as we spend wonderful time with our families and friends.

It's truly been a wonderful year for the Weatherly's!  I seriously can't tell you just how blessed we have felt this year.

I have taken some time off from working out, blogging, and eating well...which is not really a good thing, but maybe sometimes it is.  I'll be glad for things to "get back to normal" here in another week or so.  I've missed a lot of blog reading lately, so I apologize if I've missed yours.

I know many of you have already seen our Christmas card and "Rap" Video....on either Jim's blog or FB, but in case you missed them....here you go.  The rap is an extra special treat......we are two complete idiots, yes it's ok to say that.

Jim & I both wish all of our readers a very Merry Christmas and hope you have a WONDERFUL, FIT, ACTIVE and HEALTHY 2014! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r363rQ_cCXQ

Where Have I Been? Abducted By Aliens!

I haven't blogged in a couple of weeks - which is a long time for me but I've been BUSY!!  And I might have been abducted by aliens.

Chatting in up with an alien in Roswell, NM

 

So what have I been doing:

• Well there was Thanksgiving....and a 5K....and lots of eating.
• Lots of decorating and shopping
• Then I went to Ruidoso, NM to visit my parents for a pre-Christmas family get together.
• And redoing our master bedroom....new windows, carpet, paint, furniture....it will be lovely when it's finally done, but right now my house is a disaster!

I haven't ran a single mile since Thanksgiving Day.  That is the longest I've gone without running in FOREVER.  I was developing a major issue with my shin/calf and needed the time off.  I've been biking some, but honestly not doing very much.  It's time to get back on the wagon.  I think I really did need a break, and it has done me some good.  Unfortunately, I was only about 90 miles from hitting my 2013 mileage goal and the break means I won't hit it.  But that's ok.

Remember Operation 40?  No?  Me either....it has been a complete DISASTER so far :(

With all the traveling, holidays, injury well it just hasn't turned out how I had hoped.  I lost my DietBet, but was happy  to only gain 1 pound over the course of 4 weeks when I was traveling 3 of those, and the other one was Thanksgiving....so really not so bad.

So, it's time to get my butt into gear if I really want to meet my goal.  It is still going to be difficult.  I have nothing but dinners out for the next few weeks...oh the Holidays.  But we have so much going on...a family dinner, a graduation, a Birthday, a Christmas event, and dinner with friends.  Tis the season.  I'm doing my best, but dang it's hard to do when you never get to eat at home.

That's it.....I'll leave you a few pics from our snowy trip to New Mexico.  It was truly wonderful to spend time with my Mom and Dad and sisters.  It's literally been years since we were all together around the holidays.

Me, Jim, Mom, Wendee (sister), Kyle (brother in law), Tracee (sister), Dad - picture taken from almost the top of the mountain

Sierra Blanca

 

Another group photo