Electric Run

February 2013

5Ks are addicting, well for me at least. I signed up for this one before we started our IVF cycle and honestly did not anticipate being pregnant. So instead of running this one I walked it at a slow and steady pace. But I still finished it and enjoyed myself while I did it. 

Getting electrified

The scenery around Del Mar for the race

Fitness update

... because it's Monday. Check it out over HERE.

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Thank you to my friends who have called, texted me and commented here that they will support me in my journey to a healthier ME! I muchly appreciate it. For your information I have changed from my ToughEnough journal at Greatest Journal over to a new blog at Insane Journal. This is where I will be posting about my efforts to get in gear. Click here for the new link.

Dawning of a new day

Although I am not sure why I do my best thinking in the shower. Tonight I was thinking about how it became the 17th of Jan. and I had not gotten into gear and started walking/jogging on a daily basis. I have decided that since the day is done and I am getting ready for bed that when I wake up in the morning it will be a new day, a fresh start and it will be the start of becoming a healthier me.

I began reading a book that should help me throughout the beginning of my journey. What I need from you my blogging public is a circle of supporters. Specifically the females (Thany, TK, Jeri, MA, E-rock, Sher, and anyone else as there are too many to name here) who can support me through words of encouragement, asking me the tough questions and sparing me to push on. From the males... I would prefer you just say things like "wow, you look amazing." and "have you lost weight?" I have already read 3 chapters in my book and began a journal.

"Being aware of our issues and doing something about them are two very different things"

I have been aware for quite some time and tomorrow is the first day of the rest of my life where I am going to be proactive and do something to change things.

Progress

Since I got my fitness center pass at Biola two weeks ago, I've only lost a pound and a half. I had been stuck for a while before that so I was hoping the weight would start coming off again. I think I may just be redistributing my weight because I have gone down another pant size. I've heard that changes in your waist are more important than the actual weight, so if that's true then I'm still doing good. It's just more fun to be able to see the numbers on the scale drop.

Workout update

We've been working on our goal of 750 miles for a month now, so I just wanted to update everyone on my progress so far. I am a bit behind in my number of miles...not quite 2 a day up to this point, but I'm only 5 miles short so that's fixable. Yesterday the scale read exactly 20 pounds less than when I started. That means only 80 more to go. I've dropped one pant size and need a new belt or else I need to start poking new holes in the one I have. I don't have as much of a chance to do weights as I'd like, but I have been adding them in when I can.

1 down 51 to go

We have now reached the end of week one in our 2007 fitness challenge. We are feeling pretty good and have enjoyed spending time together while walking around the track. Next week we're planning to kick it up a notch by adding in some jogging to the walking. Paul's hours will be changing yet again for at least a few months so we will have to re-adjust our routine. Cyndi has taken a long term position in South Whittier as a Kinder teacher until Febuary. The new positions will add some stress until we figure out what is expected of us we are hoping the walking will help combat some of that.

FYI

Tough Enough is now being updated daily, sometimes twice a day. Keep checking in for more details on our progress towards the 750 mile goal. Click Here.

My team for the MS Walk is now up to 3. I am hoping to reach my goal of 10 people. If you are interested all of the information is in the post titled Close to my Heart.

Thank you to Amy and Ang who have signed up to walk with me, and to Bethany and Ang who are purchasing a braclet. I really appreciate the support.

Healthy Start

Paul and I have discussed a few things that we want to accomplish this year. I am not so sure all of them are resolutions (things we want to change) but instead goals.

The one I want to share with you all is our Healthy Living Goal. We plan to walk 2 miles every day in 2007. This would give us a grand total of 728 miles this year. However, we are challenging ourselves to make it to 750. This does not include daily walking of to the car, or errands these are straight 2 miles either around a track, on the treadmill or hitting the pavement. On the side of our Hutchins Blog we will have a counter with the Goal and where each of us stand individually.

In addition I want to do some weight training or additional cardio 3 times a week. I am also trying to keep a food diary. Paul does extra at work every day with the crazy amount of stairs he is up and down for 8 hours. So... there you have it, hopefully you will all be seeing drastic changes in us.

Today Paul and I did our 2 miles at Biola's track.

Close to my Heart

I am signed up to raise money and awareness for MS this year. I will be creating a team to take to the streets of San Diego with me and complete a walk for MS. Everyone is welcome to join me. Anyone who is interested in joining the team please visit this website. If you cannot complete the walk please think about donating to this cause. I will be selling the Hope wristband for $2. Also this adorable bear for $5
If you do not wish to purchase either of these items but would still like to make a donation you can visit my donation webpage by clicking here. Then all you need to do is type in the donation amount and click the continue button. It will take you to a secure page where you can fill out all of your information.