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- Joined
- Jul 18, 2007
UPDATE: I reached my goal of completing the 5K in January 2008 in the required time frame and had lost 21lbs. I have not also completed the 5K and 15K for Minnie Weekend in May. All went well! Weight loss now the focus until it's time to start training for the Half Marathon.
Ok. So, fist I should probably introduce myself. My name is Stacie. I'm 27 years old, 5'1 and weigh 200 lbs. (It was 206 five weeks ago). I've been married to my Prince Charming, Matt, for 6 1/2 years. He is a wonderful (not to mention handsome) and supportive husband. I feel like my entire life I have been battling my weight. I keep trying to lose and my weight just keeps creeping further up. I've done Atkins and Weight Watchers. I've had success at both, but always gained it back. I think part of this may be because of health reasons and partly just because I like to eat the wrong things. I could possibly have Celiac(I've not been tested yet) as it is inherited and my sister has it, plus I have PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) which can contribute to weight gain as well... I feel like I am always tired. I've been tested to make sure everything is in check and all the test come out fine. Maybe I'm just a tired person???
My sister Susan (larry's girl), turned me on to DIS. After a few days, I found WISH. First I was lurking and then jumped right in. I've joined the Biggest Loser 3 in hopes of getting the much needed support and encouragement to lose this weight. About the same time I joined BL3, I had this CRAZY idea... What if I could do the 5K in January for Marathon Weekend???
I figured I'm trying to lose weight, why not have a something fun to work towards that can help me in my weight loss. Kill 2 birds w/ one stone--lose weight, and get in better physical condition. I LOVE WDW so this sounded perfect to me. Now, I know a 5K is just over 3 miles, but for me, it might as well be a thousand. I talked to my husband about it and he was all for it. So, we decided to do it. I officially signed us up about 2 weeks ago. Now, he is in MUCH better shape than me and I know he will not have a problem completing it. Me on the other hand--a completely different story. I've exercised on and off for a few years at gym we have in town, but I have not been since Jan/Feb of this year. So, I feel like I'm pretty much starting from Ground 0 on this whole exercising thing.
I've started trying to eat healthier and we also started walking. We walk 30-45 minutes 6 out of 7 days. I've walked 3.2 miles in my neighborhood a few times just to see how long it takes me since this is close to what I will have to complete in January. It takes me about an hour. The requirement is a 15 min mile so I've got to shave a good 15 minutes or more off my time. I don't actually have a training plan yet. I need to come up w/ something. I've checked out the Couch to 5K program, but I'm not even at the starting point yet. It's all I can do to walk 5min / run 1 min. From what I've seen, I need to do other stuff too like cross training. I'm going to try to make it by the gym to get a water aerobics and land aerobics class schedule. Maybe I can fit this in a few times a week too.
I'm not a self-motivator. I can push and motivate other people, but when it comes to myself I have an extremely difficult time. I guess it's just easier to give up. I do not have a lot of confidence in myself when it comes to weight loss or physical activity. I know if I had not signed up for this 5K, I probably would not be working out as much as I do right now. I need the support and encouragement of others to help me reach my goals. I know it is for ME, for MY health and that should be enough motivation, but for some reason, it's not. I do have a tendency to depend on others to support me in this--especially my husband. Let me just say...KUDOS TO HIM!
He has been very, very supportive since I started this a few weeks ago. He is always willing to walk with me and help me out in any way he can. I know that if (yes, I should say WHEN) I complete the 5K it will largely be due to his support and that of you guys and my family. I think that having a large support system is very important no matter what endeavors or goals we have set out for ourself or even for trials that we may face. I know this will as much, if not more, of a mental challence than physical.
So...This is the start of my journal and my journey for better health, weight loss, and to reach what seems like an unreachable goal. For those of you that have taken the time to read over it---THANKS!!!
You're comments and suggestion are greatly welcomed, anticipated and appreciated very much!!!
Ok. So, fist I should probably introduce myself. My name is Stacie. I'm 27 years old, 5'1 and weigh 200 lbs. (It was 206 five weeks ago). I've been married to my Prince Charming, Matt, for 6 1/2 years. He is a wonderful (not to mention handsome) and supportive husband. I feel like my entire life I have been battling my weight. I keep trying to lose and my weight just keeps creeping further up. I've done Atkins and Weight Watchers. I've had success at both, but always gained it back. I think part of this may be because of health reasons and partly just because I like to eat the wrong things. I could possibly have Celiac(I've not been tested yet) as it is inherited and my sister has it, plus I have PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) which can contribute to weight gain as well... I feel like I am always tired. I've been tested to make sure everything is in check and all the test come out fine. Maybe I'm just a tired person???
My sister Susan (larry's girl), turned me on to DIS. After a few days, I found WISH. First I was lurking and then jumped right in. I've joined the Biggest Loser 3 in hopes of getting the much needed support and encouragement to lose this weight. About the same time I joined BL3, I had this CRAZY idea... What if I could do the 5K in January for Marathon Weekend???
I figured I'm trying to lose weight, why not have a something fun to work towards that can help me in my weight loss. Kill 2 birds w/ one stone--lose weight, and get in better physical condition. I LOVE WDW so this sounded perfect to me. Now, I know a 5K is just over 3 miles, but for me, it might as well be a thousand. I talked to my husband about it and he was all for it. So, we decided to do it. I officially signed us up about 2 weeks ago. Now, he is in MUCH better shape than me and I know he will not have a problem completing it. Me on the other hand--a completely different story. I've exercised on and off for a few years at gym we have in town, but I have not been since Jan/Feb of this year. So, I feel like I'm pretty much starting from Ground 0 on this whole exercising thing.I've started trying to eat healthier and we also started walking. We walk 30-45 minutes 6 out of 7 days. I've walked 3.2 miles in my neighborhood a few times just to see how long it takes me since this is close to what I will have to complete in January. It takes me about an hour. The requirement is a 15 min mile so I've got to shave a good 15 minutes or more off my time. I don't actually have a training plan yet. I need to come up w/ something. I've checked out the Couch to 5K program, but I'm not even at the starting point yet. It's all I can do to walk 5min / run 1 min. From what I've seen, I need to do other stuff too like cross training. I'm going to try to make it by the gym to get a water aerobics and land aerobics class schedule. Maybe I can fit this in a few times a week too.
I'm not a self-motivator. I can push and motivate other people, but when it comes to myself I have an extremely difficult time. I guess it's just easier to give up. I do not have a lot of confidence in myself when it comes to weight loss or physical activity. I know if I had not signed up for this 5K, I probably would not be working out as much as I do right now. I need the support and encouragement of others to help me reach my goals. I know it is for ME, for MY health and that should be enough motivation, but for some reason, it's not. I do have a tendency to depend on others to support me in this--especially my husband. Let me just say...KUDOS TO HIM!
He has been very, very supportive since I started this a few weeks ago. He is always willing to walk with me and help me out in any way he can. I know that if (yes, I should say WHEN) I complete the 5K it will largely be due to his support and that of you guys and my family. I think that having a large support system is very important no matter what endeavors or goals we have set out for ourself or even for trials that we may face. I know this will as much, if not more, of a mental challence than physical.So...This is the start of my journal and my journey for better health, weight loss, and to reach what seems like an unreachable goal. For those of you that have taken the time to read over it---THANKS!!!
You're comments and suggestion are greatly welcomed, anticipated and appreciated very much!!!
I know you will accomplish this goal!
. Sounds like you have a really supportive DH...and it's really an amazing bonding experience to set this 5K goal and work together to achieve it!
Anyway, just move forward - today is another day!
Welcome to the WISH journals!
Thank you for all your kind, inspiring words!!! I really want to kick that 5K in the butt!!! 
I've been doing my walking, but I know it's my eating that has set me back. Too many carbs. I've eaten more bread and sweets in the last week than the few before. I've now got to buckle down on my eating!!! I think even though I'm up, this is a good reality check for me... Got to stay on track! Suprisingly, even though my weight is up, I'm in a good mindframe today... (My Mickey birdbath comes in today! 
So, I'm anxious to try it in the water. I think it will be easier for me and better on my joints. I want to try to add aquacise in my routine once or twice a week as it's better on my joints and there is some strength training involved too... I think I will save Satrudays for my long walk/run. Hopefully each Saturday my time for 3 miles will improve!
