I know, I know, I have said this before. I have had a crazy and frustrating last year or two. I was so sure 2013 was going to be my year. I was wrong. Now, here I am. Starting over. I may have some ground to make up but I am NOT giving up.
Here are some things I have committed to this year to keep me motivated and on track.
1. BIGGEST LOSER 2014 ~ We have a local Biggest Loser Competition that started on January 5th. Our weigh out day is April 5th. Everyone paid $20 to participate. From the looks of it 1st Place will receive roughly $550. Very motivating. Also, when I weighed in I felt like the Stay Puff Marshmallow Man. Health issues at the end of the year were not kind to my body. To keep myself accountable I will share my beginning stats with you. Embarrassing, but here it goes.
WEIGH IN ~ 1/5/14
Weight ~ 215.8
Body Fat ~ 429
Water ~ 41.6
BMI ~ 29.3
Thankfully, I'm tall and no one ever guesses how much I weigh. This number kills me. I've been very unhappy and depressed with myself. I can happily say these numbers are lower today. I'm not telling you though yet :)
2. WINTER MILES CHALLENGE ~ Run With Jess was awesome enough to create this challenge. You can check out the Facebook page HERE or her blog HERE. You can still join in on the action. All the information and newsletter can be found there. As part of the challenge you commit to running/walking, etc. so many miles a week. I wanted to push myself so I chose the 30 Miles/Trainer Level. So far I have hit my goal and a little extra each week. I'm super excited and happy about that. Once you sign up and report your weekly mileage each week you are entered into a drawing for a prize. It's a win, win.
3. SNOWBALL SHUFFLE 8K VIRTUAL RACE ~ As part of the Winter Miles Challenge there was an added option of participating in an 8K virtual race. You can still enter and find all the info HERE. Just run the distance and report back your finishing time to be entered into a drawing for a heart rate monitor watch. You just have to complete your race by this Sunday, February 2nd and report your info by Tuesday, February 4th, at 12 NOON, CST. Pretty cool. I ran mine last night. Report coming soon.
4. 5K A DAY CHALLENGE ~ Last, but definitely not least is the 5K A Day Challenge. You might have heard of a little show called, The Biggest Loser. This past Fall I was lucky enough to not only run the Biggest Loser 1/2 Marathon up in Seattle with my friend, Amy, but to also gain a new and amazing friend. Her name is Jennifer Rumple who was The Biggest Loser Season 12 at home winner.
My girls fell in love with her. Makenna also ran the 1/2 with her friend & her Mom while my husband, Jason, ran the 5K with my youngest, Makinley. They both got to hang out with her at the Expo and Makinley spent some time with her after the 5K. It was a great event and fun weekend. You can find Jennifer's Facebook Page HERE.
Jennifer started a #5KADayChallenge. It's never too late to start and participate. It was my first super motivating decision to kick off this year right. So far I am doing awesome and haven't missed a day yet, even with my whole family having the flu a couple weeks ago. Those few days were slow and painful but I didn't give up. My first goal is to make it to my birthday, 6/15, which will officially get me halfway through the year. My ultimate is to make it the entire year. So far, so good.
I have missed you all. Thanks for sticking with me. I will need all the motivation & support I can get. Along the way I hope to do the same for others. We can do this!!!!
