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Challenge Yourself: Marcum Workplace Challenge 5k

Can I make it to the end?

HELL YES!!

 

Who the hell woulda thought I would EVER be here! I did my first 5k and I NEVER thought I would do that, but to do another 5k at over 40 pounds less than the last one, wow, just wow. If you would have asked me if I would have ever done a 5k I would not just say no, but HELL NO. This was so special, even more so than the first.  This one was completely self motivated.

I heard about it thought work and was like...I'll think about it.  Secretly wanting to talk a friend into doing it with me, but I knew in my heart I wanted to be the person that did the 5k. I want to admire who I am. If someone told me they were doing it, I would be like WOW, I would love to be like that, but I can't. Well it turns out I CAN BE THAT PERSON. I trained only the week before. Taking a few longer jog/walks 1.5-2.5 miles. Even did some trail running---and I enjoyed it! I had a goal and I went for it!

Was is scary- yes HELL yes! But these quotes inspired me!!

“Do one thing everyday that scares you.” Elenor Roosevelt

"Life Begins Outside at the End of Your Comfort Zone"Neale Donald Walsch

BE YOUR OWN ROLE MODEL!

It was exciting and amazing and I felt so accomplished.  Not to mention this 5k also came with the benefit of networking, getting to know so many others that work on Long Island. It was really a no brainer---sometimes you gotta just say yes! Don't let fear make your decisions, let your heart!

The start of the race

The beautiful sunset at Jones beach

Victory is mine!

Welcome to the gun show!

Keeping it active

This week I got some SERIOUS activity in and loved every minute! I lost .6 this week, but my major achievement was in getting a record 62 activity points!  That is the most I have gotten EVER! I went hiking in the Catskills and here on Long Island, I also completed a set of 4 kickboxing classes. I am killing the activity and feeling GREAT! I gotta write more about all the hiking, it was AMAZING! Get out there and get active, try new things you never know what may spark an interest! Stay tuned since next week I am doing my second 5k and I am setting a goal to do a 14 minute mile.

More Progress!

I had my weigh in today and lost 2.6 pounds for a total of 57.2 pounds! YES! I am sooooo damn excited, never thought I would come this far!  It is the most amazing feeling, I know if I can do this, I really can do anything I set my mind to!

Just a few weeks ago I was struggling with a plateau up and down the same 1-2 pounds. I am in this for the long haul and I am committed, but the same enthusiasm wasn't there. I hit a wall. I confronted the situation head on and talked to my WW leader. If I did not so this I would not have been able to get past this wall. While sometimes this problem can be physical, for me it was mental. 

I realized I was afraid to lose the weight. Frightened of the unknown, my life being thin.  You would think this is a welcome change, but for me my bodily transformation had not caught up with my psychological transformation.

When you lose weight, people's perception and reactions to you change. I was already getting more attention and it was making me uncomfortable. I started to question myself, am I ready for this? What if all of a sudden men are hitting on me? I'm married to a great guy and this point especially bothered me. So next I spoke directly with my husband about this fears and he comforted me and gave me some great advice. While there may be other men that hit on me, they will never be able to compete with our bond. All we have been through together and all of our shared interests, also knowing I was loved just as much 57.2 pounds heavier.

With this baggage released I was ready to continue with my weight loss journey. Now you can see the effect your own mind can have on you!  Good or bad! Plus as seen in my previous post, I went wine tasting and out to eat twice and STILL lost the weight!  Indulgence  in moderation can lead to success!

What is your fitness personality?

We all know exercise is good, we all know we really have to do it.  We hear of all the benefits and all we think is, "Seriously, I have to add one more thing to my daily to do list??" So to be "good" I gotta get to the gym, run on the treadmill, do some reps with weights and HATE every minute.

NOOOO! You don't have to do that to exercise! If you are moving you are exercising!

Here are some ideas

 You gotta clean the house, okay turn up the music and get crazy with your chores.  You can kill 2 birds with one stone!
You have a dog, why not take them for a nice long walk?
You like the beauty of the outdoors? Why not try hiking? (My personal favorite!)
Got some extra aggression, feel angry? Try our some kick boxing classes, or get a heavy bag for home.
Like to dance? Have your own dance party at home and turn up the volume!  Maybe try Zumba, so much fun!
You used to play a sport?  Why not rekindle that old passion.

Be the person you want to be! The person you know you are.  Is that person sitting around on the couch watching TV like 4 hours a night?  Didn't think so...