Day 6 of the Couch to 5K Challenge:
I did a 5 minute warm-up at 3.5MPH.
Then I alternated
Jogging for 1.5 minutes at 5.3/5.4MPH and
Walking for 2 minutes at 3.4/3.5MPH
for a total of 20.5 minutes.

Distance: 1.74 mi
Time: 25.5 minutes

Day 5 of the Couch to 5K Challenge:
I did a 3 minute warm-up at 3.5MPH.
Then I alternated
Jogging for 1.5 minutes at 5.2MPH and
Walking for 2 minutes at 3.3MPH
for a total of 20 minutes.

Distance: 1.54 mi
Time: 23 minutes

And...see post below!

251.5 (-2.3)!!

19.5 lb down!! 

Day 4 (x2) of the Couch to 5K Challenge:
I did a 5 minute warm-up at 3.5MPH. Then I alternated jogging at 5.1/5.2MPH for 90 seconds and walking at 3.3MPH for 2 minutes for a total of 20 minutes.
Distance: I think it was 1.76 - I deleted my stats on accident before I could write them down
Time: 25 minutes

Yes, I had a long week last week and yes, I skipped Wednesday and Friday work outs. Sue me. I'm not going to make excuses, I'm just going to re-do last week's schedule and keep moving.
It's funny how a little visit from Aunt Flo, some life-changing medical news, 3 days with an infant (which I love, but can make for a long day - moms are incredible), and a rigorous service project can really drain a person. But when I get to the gym, I am so happy to be there and feel so much better when I leave! I just needed to write that down so that I can look back and remind myself from time to time.

I hope everyone is having a rockin' Monday!

253.8 (+.9)
I'm just going to blame this number on Aunt Flo and keep on truckin'. Next week will be better. :)

Day 4 of the Couch to 5K Challenge:
I did a 5 minute warm-up at 3.5MPH. I alternated jogging at 5.0MPH for 1.5 minutes and walking at 3.3MPH for 1.5 minutes for a total of 20 minutes.
Distance: 1.62 mi
Time: 25 minutes

Good news: I get fuller faster, and I am getting a whole lot better at recognizing my body's cues. I even left about 3/4 cup of rice on my plate at lunch - had it been a year ago, I would have just eaten it because it was such a small amount and I wouldn't have wanted to waste it. I'm realizing that throwing it away is much better for me and I don't need to finish everything on my plate!

Also, I bought a pair of jeans when I was in San Antonio in July. They are loose now! Yay!

Today is day 4 of the C25K. Kicking it up another notch today - we'll see how it goes!

Day 3 of the Couch to 5K Challenge:
I did a 5 minute warm-up at 3.5MPH. I alternated jogging at 5.0MPH for 1 minute and walking at 3.3MPH for 1.5 minutes for a total of 20 minutes. Then I had an 8-minute cool-down because Jed started late; I walked at 3.5MPH.
Distance: 2.1 mi
Time: 33 minutes

My mom and I are starting a Biggest Loser Challenge between the two of us. We only know each others' starting weights from this week and we won't be telling each other about our progress along the way. The final weigh-in will occur when I get to Ohio for Christmas. Wish me luck - I have $50 on the line!

Day 2 of the Couch to 5K Challenge:
We walked to the gym, so my warm-up was only 1.5 minutes at 3.5MPH. Then I alternated jogging at 4.8/4.9MPH for 1 minute and walking at 3.3MPH for 1.5 minutes.
Distance: 1.38 mi
Time: 21.5 minutes

252.9 (-2.0)!!

18 pounds lost so far!!

Today I started my Couch to 5K Challenge! Day 1 down...

Started with a 5-minute walk at 3.5MPH then alternating jogging for 1 minute at 4.5/4.6MPH and walking for 90 seconds at 3.3MPH.

254.9 (-1.1)!!