emma's weight loss journey: Failure & Success

Today was my running day. I am on C25K W11D2. Still working off of the W2 format that consists of 90 sec runs and 2 min walks. I start it with 5 mins of walking then a 60 sec run, 30 sec walk then jump into the 90 sec runs. I do this quick run/walk to help get and keep my heart rate up! However, this morning I was really off. I made it through the 6 original sets of runs and then had to walk the last 15 mins. I stayed faster than my old 3.0 mph, but I was disappointed in myself. Overall I was still proud that I did what I could and listened to my body and stopping when it could do no more. As I was going I could tell my form was WAY off and my legs hurt really badly. I plan on swimming tomorrow to see if this will help my leg and hip pains. At this point I am not sure if I will be able to complete my Friday long run. Of course you know I will try :)

My true success came today at my WW meeting. When I weighed in I hit 259.8!!! I was so thrilled to be in the 250's! :) It was another 2.4 lbs lost and brought my total to 23.8 now :) I am so close to 25 lbs and my 10% lost goals. I was thinking though what am I going to do as my reward when I get to this point. I do keep going through my closet and finding new items to wear, so it's like I am getting new clothes all the time. I did already buy jeans a size too small and I have work to do to get to them, but they are motivating because they are SO stinkin' cute! I am really starting to see the positive in all that I am doing. However, I am nervous because I know my schedule will be changing soon and that always makes staying on track more difficult. I am trying to plan ahead for this, but it is hard.

I did buy myself some new snacks today at my meeting! They are so yummy. I made a delicious dinner tonight. It was chicken with stuffing and you mix OJ and teriyaki and whatever seasonings you like (there is a recipe, but I didn't want to look it up!) and pour the mix over everything. I also added Parmesan cheese to the top and baked it. About 35-40 mins later and it is juicy and flavorful! I think John is going to smoke a corned beef brisket tomorrow or Friday.

I had John help me with a 3 month picture of my progress.