It's Monday. 4:03 PM. I should be at work, admitting and discharging patients. Instead, I'm at home - attempting to nurse myself back to health. I didn't run yesterday. Actually, to be completely honest - As soon as I got off work, I went to Wal-Mart to get some "Get Well" items to add to my arsenal, then came home and reaquainted myself with my bed. I didn't leave it till my alarm clock went off this morning at 0500. You see, I felt terrible about not running yesterday, so I wanted to get up a little earlier and head over to the Chaparral and log a couple miles before work this morning. Well, that didn't happen. I couldn't breathe when I woke up this morning. At all.
Well, to make a long story short - My supervisor let me have the day off to come home, rest and recover. Apparently I'm coming down with what feels like a strain of the Bubonic Plague (Not really, I'm exaggerating. :P ) I'm not too big on letting chores pile up, so I figured I'd do my laundry so I wouldn't have anything to do really on my off days this week. Well, sad to say that I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to fork out a pretty penny to replace both my ABU's and my blues uniforms. About three hundred dollars worth of uniforms. :// I'm still nursing myself with a cocktail of mucinex, sudafed, flonase, and puffs with lotion/vicks. I have no idea whats wrong with me, but I need to get better. AND FAST!
But! The real reason I'm writing this entry, and the real reason I'm SO SO SO excited!!
Yesterday as I was lying in bed, I received a Facebook Comment from one of the girls I got really close to while I was in Tech School. Her name is Jennifer. She's stationed in Nevada with a mutual friend of ours, Jessica. Jennifer hasn't seen me in the almost 2 years it's been since Tech School, and she was extremely impressed with the progress that I've made in that time. "Whats your secret?!" She asks. "No secret," I reply, "Just alot of gym time, and watching what I eat." I wake up little while later to a Facebook Notification of being tagged in a note.
When I read it, my heart was completely elated. Jennifer and Jessica had been inspired to start a project of their own! I've attached a link to the post, so that way you're able to view it if you'd like. Also, I'll be attaching both Jennifer and Jessica's Facebook profiles as well. Check in on them, motivate them. It's going to be one wild ride ladies, but I know that it can be accomplished!
Jessica's Facebook
Jennifer's Facebook
I am so anxious to follow these ladies on their quest to reach their fitness pinnacle, to get to where they want to be, and to see their bright and smiling faces as they cross that finish line.♥
You can do it!
Until next time;
Kellie-Anne
Monday, April 4, 2011
On a side note:
Kellie-Anne and I just received one of the bigger compliments we could ever receive. I would like to congratulate both Jennifer and Jessica on their new journey. I will let Kellie-Anne explain what has happened, but I felt like it needed it's own announcement!
I am excited for you girls!
xoxo,
Angela
I am excited for you girls!
xoxo,
Angela
Out with the old, in with the new.
Today I figured out a few things: I am pretty unorganized. I need, legitimately, five ways to track everything to make sure I can log everything correctly: the iPhone application, Lose It! That both Kellie-Anne and I use; a planner so I can log the amount of time I ran, the miles I've ran, calories I burn and my weight; a personal records notebook so I can track the most amount of miles I've ran in one time frame; Facebook Project 11/11 photo album and my iPhone. I discovered that I need new running shoes. I realized that I haven't updated my quick stats in some time (I just did that so now everything is correct). I also realized I really like tuna. Delicious.
Most importantly I finally figured out all of my miles:
For March, I ran 53.22 miles. We were supposed to have ran 67.58 miles. That means for March that I am behind 14.36 miles.
For April, I have ran 9.5 miles so far. I should have logged 8.12 miles, including today, so currently I have ran .78 extra of a mile for April.
I figure that if I subtract that from the left over March miles, that would bring me down to 13.58 miles. Also, the amount of miles I run today would also be subtracted from that amount.
I am not a math wiz, so correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm completely pumped about this. I can keep up with April and run the extra miles from March by the end of the week! From there on out, I will be a organized runner that will update my miles in my books, on my website, and on my Facebook. Then I can be ahead by a trillion miles like Kellie-Anne. I can't wait until it's warm enough outside to run, then I will catch up, and then this will become entertaining.
Within the next month, I hope to introduce a few new features to the blog, change the layout and work out a few other kinks. Have any awesome suggestions? Comment below and I can possibly make it work! I also hope the weather breaks so Kellie-Anne and I can start playing Nike Tag, if we can figure it out! That will be fun and will be a new motivator for us!
Things to look forward to: Reaching my new weight goal (150; currently 0.5 pounds away!), mine and Kellie-Anne's body update on the 7th, running my first 10k on the elliptical, running OUTSIDE, Nike Tag, running my first race, running one with: Wendy, KA and B, and finally catching up and pulling forward in my miles for the project!
Current miles ran: 62.72
I still think that's kind of awesome. :)
xoxo,
Angela
Most importantly I finally figured out all of my miles:
For March, I ran 53.22 miles. We were supposed to have ran 67.58 miles. That means for March that I am behind 14.36 miles.
For April, I have ran 9.5 miles so far. I should have logged 8.12 miles, including today, so currently I have ran .78 extra of a mile for April.
I figure that if I subtract that from the left over March miles, that would bring me down to 13.58 miles. Also, the amount of miles I run today would also be subtracted from that amount.
I am not a math wiz, so correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm completely pumped about this. I can keep up with April and run the extra miles from March by the end of the week! From there on out, I will be a organized runner that will update my miles in my books, on my website, and on my Facebook. Then I can be ahead by a trillion miles like Kellie-Anne. I can't wait until it's warm enough outside to run, then I will catch up, and then this will become entertaining.
Within the next month, I hope to introduce a few new features to the blog, change the layout and work out a few other kinks. Have any awesome suggestions? Comment below and I can possibly make it work! I also hope the weather breaks so Kellie-Anne and I can start playing Nike Tag, if we can figure it out! That will be fun and will be a new motivator for us!
Things to look forward to: Reaching my new weight goal (150; currently 0.5 pounds away!), mine and Kellie-Anne's body update on the 7th, running my first 10k on the elliptical, running OUTSIDE, Nike Tag, running my first race, running one with: Wendy, KA and B, and finally catching up and pulling forward in my miles for the project!
Current miles ran: 62.72
I still think that's kind of awesome. :)
xoxo,
Angela
Saturday, April 2, 2011
One Month Down!
In a blink of an eye, it seems as if March just flew by. It's crazy to think that it's already April. It feels like just yesterday I was visiting friends in New Mexico for New Years, and now here we are -- 4 weeks away from my birthday, and one month into an eight-month running project. I can't believe that in just four weeks, I'll be 24 years old. What's even more difficult to wrap my mind around? I was updating my Project album on Facebook this morning, and I just realized that I ran 91.91 miles for the first month of this project. NINETY-ONE. With 91 miles under my belt, I've set myself ahead 24.33 Miles for the month of April. Which is a good little coushin to have since yesterday I didn't run AT ALL. I walked over to the Chaparral Fitness Center ( CFC - for short. :] SEE WHAT I DID THERE?! ) (1.5 mile walk each way) with the intentions of logging some project miles, and hitting the weight room for leg day. I absolutely LOVE working my legs. Probably to the point where it's an obsession? Whatever - Not the point. Point is : Note to self - Do not hit the weights before running ever again. I did NOT want to run. AT ALL. So I didn't. I was still happy with the 3 miles that I logged walking to and from, but March was full of so many firsts for me. Not only did I finally meet my first weight loss goal of 149, right now I'm proud to say that I'm weighing in at 146.8 as of this morning. I'm noticing that my legs are slimming down and getting more tone with the amount of miles I'm logging. I bought my first pair of single digit size pants of my adult life. That alone was almost enough to make me want to break down into tears. Me.. In a size NINE! God. Words fail when I try to put them into a coherent sentence of how excited I am about this. Like I mentioned before, We're in April - and even with the lack of updating (I'm currently working 12 hour shifts, 8a-8p and just the everyday hustle and busle that comes with Military life, juggling a relationship, friends and family - I just feel like I've neglected to write in this. For that, I'm sorry. I want to take this time to say Thank You from the bottom of my heart for everyone that follows this project. For all the Facebook comments, status likes, RT's on Twitter, and the random person who accidently ended up on this blog because Google likes to be funny sometimes - Thank you. Without your dedication to this project, I can't fully say that I would have the motivation and dedication to get up and run everyday. You guys are counting on us, and that enough is all that I need to get through the day. I have a doctors Appointment on the 15th with my PCM (Primary Care for Medical Purposes AKA Doctor, ) And I'm actually REALLY looking forward to it. I'm going to bring up the Project and seek her advice on any remedies for achey legs, knees and/or anything else I might encounter in the next seven (!!!) months. Also, I'm going to seek a referral to see a Nutritionist/Dietician. I know I'm down 23 pounds from where I started, but I want to make sure that I'm doing this the right way, and that I'm helping and not hindering myself. 23.2 pounds, and eight months down and I'm only just a small portion into this journey. I'm stoked to see where it's going to take me. As running is concerned? I'm planning on going out to Ohio this summer to see Angela, we'll probably run a race or two together, and just catch up in general. I knew that when this year started that it felt like it was going to be MY year. We're only 4 months in - but so far, it looks promising. <3
Thursday, March 31, 2011
3/30/11
Right now it is the last day in March. A few minutes past for me in Ohio (Eastern Timing) and a little bit before for Kellie-Anne who resides in Texas (Central Timing). KA is still in yesterday. Tomorrow is starting out well, love!
Anyway, I have come to realize that we do not update as often as we should, but I guess it's good that I waited because I have a ton to say! Hopefully I can get this out before I fall asleep though!
This past month has been crazy! We both have been up the wall busy with everything, it's unbelievable. I just thank goodness I have Kellie-Anne, my sister and my home pal, B. to keep my feet on the ground while all of this is going on! Regardless, I guess I start with the most exciting thing for me: though I lost an entire week of picture logs, I am only 19.8 miles left to run for the month! I am enthralled! Before had maybe half of the miles we were to supposed to have had logged when I found out that I was missing the images, so looking at my past few days and seeing that I can maybe make up a few of those miles and then start out April with only a few miles behind is blowing my mind!!
I started logging time, miles ran, calories burned and weight in a planner my sister had got me for Christmas since the one I have goes all the way to June! The size is perfect for all of this and now I can remind myself when I am going to be out of town so that I can plan to run extra miles or have a morning run so I'm not behind! I also started posting them on Facebook as well. It's easy for me to do so after a run and normally I'm talking to, or thinking of, Kellie-Anne, so that normally reminds me. I was also considering opening a P:11/11 Flickr account, but after posting 200 images they stop showing up, and I figured we would post pictures from when we visit each other, logged miles, of we decide to post progress pictures, pictures from races we run and other things that is related to the project, and right now neither of us have the money to set that up so we will see what will happen in the future with Flickr.
I think I am going to try and update the blog every #hardcoremonday so that way there is at least a weekly update on here. Again, I apologize about us not updating a lot. We will become better!
On a random note, how weird is shopping for sports bras? I always follow the size chart on the back; however, I am always right on the boarder or next size up/next size down. It makes me nervous! They're normally attached in pairs so you can't try them on. My concern is, what if they shrink in the dryer and become uncomfortable? Or, what if they're too big, don't shrink at all or enough and they're not supportive? The dilemmas of being a woman...
The ones B. bought me today from Target was ten bucks for two, neon and work like magic! I swear it was the vibrant pink color that kept me alive for the last five minutes of my hour run today. I dropped my iPhone after sending a horribly misspelled, grammatically-incorrect text message to Kellie-Anne for verbal help. I got through that, thank goodness! I also broke my hour PR on the elliptical! I'll post a picture of it! Anyway, the reason I brought up the bra is because I was with B. and she joined the gym I have a membership with a few days ago, so now I have someone to run with. Then yesterday, my best male bud joined! I hope he helps me with weights in the morning before it warms up!
Speaking of warming up.. It SNOWED today! What the heck? I am not allowed to run outside until it is warm enough to due to my asthma. It's just easier for my lungs to work, I suppose. But I have to wait until it's 65 or over and right now it's snowing.. It's almost April and last year I was already running outside. It was already 60 in the beginning of last March and I was outside two weeks into the month! I am upset! I feel like I've lost an entire month of outside training! I am sad!
Though I could write forever about anything, I am just going to post my PR/Weight update picture so I can sleep and attempt to run in the morning before work!
Before I end this post, I really just want to say that Kellie-Anne and I really appreciate everyone who reads this blog, comments on our posts, re-posts our link. We really appreciate it. It's amazing! I would also like to thank everyone who reads our Facebook status updates, looks at our pictures, leaves us comments, "likes" our.. anything and send us personal messages; everyone that follows, replies and RT us on Twitter; our supportive friends on Instagram and the Lose It! community; everyone that shows our blogs to their friends, mentions the project in conversation and encourages us in any way. You have no idea how amazing it feels to have someone recognize what were doing as a challenge and a positive life style change. It honestly means the WORLD to us and really pushes us when we need it the most. So thank you.. THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for all of the love and support you've provided us through the first month of this project, and the many months before when we started our change and was building the project!
Thank you, and we love you!
xoxo,
Angela
Anyway, I have come to realize that we do not update as often as we should, but I guess it's good that I waited because I have a ton to say! Hopefully I can get this out before I fall asleep though!
This past month has been crazy! We both have been up the wall busy with everything, it's unbelievable. I just thank goodness I have Kellie-Anne, my sister and my home pal, B. to keep my feet on the ground while all of this is going on! Regardless, I guess I start with the most exciting thing for me: though I lost an entire week of picture logs, I am only 19.8 miles left to run for the month! I am enthralled! Before had maybe half of the miles we were to supposed to have had logged when I found out that I was missing the images, so looking at my past few days and seeing that I can maybe make up a few of those miles and then start out April with only a few miles behind is blowing my mind!!
I started logging time, miles ran, calories burned and weight in a planner my sister had got me for Christmas since the one I have goes all the way to June! The size is perfect for all of this and now I can remind myself when I am going to be out of town so that I can plan to run extra miles or have a morning run so I'm not behind! I also started posting them on Facebook as well. It's easy for me to do so after a run and normally I'm talking to, or thinking of, Kellie-Anne, so that normally reminds me. I was also considering opening a P:11/11 Flickr account, but after posting 200 images they stop showing up, and I figured we would post pictures from when we visit each other, logged miles, of we decide to post progress pictures, pictures from races we run and other things that is related to the project, and right now neither of us have the money to set that up so we will see what will happen in the future with Flickr.
I think I am going to try and update the blog every #hardcoremonday so that way there is at least a weekly update on here. Again, I apologize about us not updating a lot. We will become better!
On a random note, how weird is shopping for sports bras? I always follow the size chart on the back; however, I am always right on the boarder or next size up/next size down. It makes me nervous! They're normally attached in pairs so you can't try them on. My concern is, what if they shrink in the dryer and become uncomfortable? Or, what if they're too big, don't shrink at all or enough and they're not supportive? The dilemmas of being a woman...
The ones B. bought me today from Target was ten bucks for two, neon and work like magic! I swear it was the vibrant pink color that kept me alive for the last five minutes of my hour run today. I dropped my iPhone after sending a horribly misspelled, grammatically-incorrect text message to Kellie-Anne for verbal help. I got through that, thank goodness! I also broke my hour PR on the elliptical! I'll post a picture of it! Anyway, the reason I brought up the bra is because I was with B. and she joined the gym I have a membership with a few days ago, so now I have someone to run with. Then yesterday, my best male bud joined! I hope he helps me with weights in the morning before it warms up!
Speaking of warming up.. It SNOWED today! What the heck? I am not allowed to run outside until it is warm enough to due to my asthma. It's just easier for my lungs to work, I suppose. But I have to wait until it's 65 or over and right now it's snowing.. It's almost April and last year I was already running outside. It was already 60 in the beginning of last March and I was outside two weeks into the month! I am upset! I feel like I've lost an entire month of outside training! I am sad!
Though I could write forever about anything, I am just going to post my PR/Weight update picture so I can sleep and attempt to run in the morning before work!
Before I end this post, I really just want to say that Kellie-Anne and I really appreciate everyone who reads this blog, comments on our posts, re-posts our link. We really appreciate it. It's amazing! I would also like to thank everyone who reads our Facebook status updates, looks at our pictures, leaves us comments, "likes" our.. anything and send us personal messages; everyone that follows, replies and RT us on Twitter; our supportive friends on Instagram and the Lose It! community; everyone that shows our blogs to their friends, mentions the project in conversation and encourages us in any way. You have no idea how amazing it feels to have someone recognize what were doing as a challenge and a positive life style change. It honestly means the WORLD to us and really pushes us when we need it the most. So thank you.. THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for all of the love and support you've provided us through the first month of this project, and the many months before when we started our change and was building the project!
Thank you, and we love you!
xoxo,
Angela
Monday, March 21, 2011
Sooooooo
Neither of us have updated in a while, and I just wanted to let you know that were both still running our miles. Kellie-Anne is currently kicking my butt in miles though! She also has a update ready to post but our iPhone Blogger app is giving her some problems. :/
Well we have both established new ways to document our runs; I started a notebook to write everything in and her a Facebook to post photos of her miles ran, so expect to see much more from us very soon!!
xoxo,
Angela
Well we have both established new ways to document our runs; I started a notebook to write everything in and her a Facebook to post photos of her miles ran, so expect to see much more from us very soon!!
xoxo,
Angela
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Two days behind..
Today should have been day three for me; however, it is day one. This is not how the Project should have started, but it gave me some realism on how hard this could potentially be. Today, we should have logged at least 6.51 miles and I will log 3.62 miles. That is half of what I should have. I will have to keep running over our suggested amount of daily miles to keep myself ahead in case I have an allergic reaction to cherries or the photo center at Walmart makes me cry.. Kellie-Anne has logged at least 7 miles and, well, at least she makes us look dedicated.
In better news, on February 28th, 2011, I reached to my weight goal of 155 lbs. I have lost at least 21 lbs since the beginning of this year. I couldn't believe it. I was so excited! I felt so good that day and it really hit me then how much better I was feeling physically, emotionally and how much more energy I had. It was hard not to feel beautiful. It was also hard not to stop talking about it. I am so sorry, friends, I was just pumped! I know you understand.
It is March now. It means a new goal, new achievements, more miles and new strategies. I am excited to have ran at least 67.27 miles in 31 days, and see where that brings me.
xoxo,
Angela
In better news, on February 28th, 2011, I reached to my weight goal of 155 lbs. I have lost at least 21 lbs since the beginning of this year. I couldn't believe it. I was so excited! I felt so good that day and it really hit me then how much better I was feeling physically, emotionally and how much more energy I had. It was hard not to feel beautiful. It was also hard not to stop talking about it. I am so sorry, friends, I was just pumped! I know you understand.
It is March now. It means a new goal, new achievements, more miles and new strategies. I am excited to have ran at least 67.27 miles in 31 days, and see where that brings me.
xoxo,
Angela
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