Update #1 Down 5

It's been 3.5 weeks since my last post: the post in which I shared a secret and a promise.

"I weigh 225 pounds. I cannot and will not weigh 225 pounds anymore."

I meant it.

The next day I started the Couch to 5k Program. It's a 9 week program designed to transition people from no running to 30 minutes of jogging/a 5k.

The program starts at the very beginning with 60 seconds of jogging followed by 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes (plus a 5 minute warm-up and a 5 minute cool-down). My first day I completed 1.56 miles in 30 minutes.

I'm exactly half way through the 9 week program. I've completed 4.5 weeks (13 of 27 runs). I'm now completing around 2.4 miles in 31 minutes using jog/walk intervals. I can now jog 5 minutes straight (3 times in 30 minutes) without much problem.

I understand this doesn't sound like much. But, I'm proud of myself, really proud. I'm starting... I've STARTED.

I now weigh in at 220.2 lbs. Again, 5 pounds isn't much loss for a whole month... but for me it's been a sign that success is possible, that I can get healthy and fit.

I'm done saying "It's not much." I am not going to belittle my own successes because they aren't monumental in the traditional sense of the word. 

Now that I've developed a bit of a routine and a commitment to change I've also started the Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred. I've completed 2 days of the Level One workout. It's hard. But I hope to see some results before the wedding! (7 weeks away folks!)

Just a quick update. Pics and measurements to come when I hit 215.