Liking my 1/2 marathon program

My weight loss is still holding steady, have not gained anything back, but having difficulty losing more. I am hoping that it is just a plateau-- because with my workout level I don't want to go below 1600 calories. Here is to hoping that my body is just fighting the weight loss!!! Anyhow -- have still lost a good chunk of weight and it is not trying to creep back on anymore. So, I guess that is progress.

I downloaded a 1/2 marathon training program with satellite tracking to my iPhone. Seems like a good program. Liking it so far. The tracking is consistent with my expensive running watch, so I guess it works. :)

Had a good run today, just working on my base miles right now. Nothing hard. Pace work starts next week. ugh.

1/2 marathon goal

Decided that I will run a half marathon in October. Started training for this on Saturday. Continue to work on all other goals. Fitness is going well.

Had a bummer evening (Sunday), triggered a little bad eating. But, I know when I feel stressed I do that. Back on track today with eating well.

Nothing too exciting to post, except that my energy and endurance levels continue to rise. Got some great plyometrics programs going and still eating clean. Not having any problems with lowering the calorie count. Weight is staying down.

Catching up...

Didn't write for awhile.... busy weekend full of anniversaries and b-days. Tried to eat well, but the Coldstone ice-cream cake had to be eaten. Anyhow, thought I would hop on the scale this morning, keeping in mind my stagnant weight loss. Low and behold!!! .5 pound down. Hmmmm, maybe ice cream cake is healthy?

Total weight lost 6.5 pounds. 11.5 to go. I have a feeling from this point out is going to be very challenging. But I have resolved to accomplish this, God willing!

Stagnant weight

Okay, so the weight loss is growing stagnant this week, in fact it is trying to creep back up!! My body really wants to stay right were it is. So I am going to shock it into submission. New caloric game plan:

No more than 1650 calories per day. Must leave 150 of these calories for a before bed snack. So only 1500 calories before 8pm. Must tweak the diet, too. I am supposed to be eating a fruit or veggie at each of my six meals. Must be more diligent about this. Here goes!

As for exercise -- doing well here. Will keep keeping on!!!

Monday April 19th

Went about 50 over my calorie range, was starving! First time I felt that way over the course of the past two weeks. Did a pretty cool plyometric track workout and did one set heavy weights upper body. I am going to try doing the plyometric and weights in this manner 4 times a week, 2 jump rope classes, and run four times per week. This combo should really help me drop some weight and not lose muscle tone. I have about 13.5 more pounds to lose before I really start lifting weights in a competitive manner.

Overall, I have to say I have been successful the past two weeks. Over the next two weeks I aim to lose another 5 pounds and increase the cardio as posted above.

Mood until yesterday has been very good. Yesterday was a pretty melancholy day.

Weekend Posting

Didn't get a chance to post this weekend due to being out of town. I did, however, get to run both days. Thankfully! In fact, I NEEDED to run Sunday evening. It is a top ten stress buster. Also down another pound this weekend.

Total Pounds lost so far: 5.5