Trudee’s BodyBlog

Well I’m overjoyed to report that my Half Marathon run was AWESOME.  I am so proud of myself that I was able to do it.  I LOVED the race the first 11-12 miles but I hit a wall then and my tank went empty and even my gu gel wouldn’t work.  My time was 2:08 and my ultimate goal is 2:00 and I think once I work on a stronger finish I may be able to do that.  I will def. do this run again next year but prepare a lot more for all the hills.  My stomach was completely empty by the end I couldn’t even get my GU down.  I mananged to kick it up the last .25 but my legs were like lead.  I’m happy with my first Half and enjoyed the experience.  I know better what works for me and what I need to fix (something more solid then a gel around mile 9-10) to have a better/stronger finish.  I enjoyed my popsicle and pancakes tremendously after the run!

Sunday and today are just walk recovery days.  My hamstrings are pretty sore still (they feel like HUGE boulders in the backs of my legs).  The rest of the week is light lifting and cardio and then next Monday I hit it with a vengence.  I got my bench from my brother and it has a lat bar, squat bar and leg curl bar so I am SUPER excited about that.  The lat bar at the gym was one of the things I missed most.  I can also work on my pullups with the bar now.  I can get half way up but that’s it on my pullup one on the door.

I will be taking some progress pics today and uploading then when I get a chance this week.  Now with work eveything is crazy.

No Workout: Resting

I need to get my head in the game.  I’ve been thinking nonstop about what I’m going to do AFTER the Half with my workouts/fitness but I need to start thinking about the Half itself.  I’m not too nervous, yet.  I’m sure by tommorrow morning I will be a ball of nerves.  I usually am shaking at the start of a race but the last one I took some GU gel before and that seemed to calm me down.  I’ve been packing my things so I’m all ready in the morning when we leave at 5:15 AM.  I’m taking some dry clothes to change into after the race and my mouth is already watering over the thought of the pancake breakfast LOL.

Work is going well.  First grade is a little smoother than K.  We don’t have a lot of downtime so my student stays busy and engaged.  Now if I can get him to be still and stop talking and blurting life will be good!

Workout:

1 hour med intense walk

REST and maybe a NAP

The soreness from my Monday squat-a-thon is pretty much gone.  Now my plantar fascilitis is acting up because I’m on my feet pretty much all day at work and they aren’t used to not being used without running or tennis shoes!  The weather here has already turned chilly so it’s not keeping my muscles warm!

Today I did some light cardio and tommorow morning I will just walk.  Then Saturday morning I will head out bright and early   It’s more than likely that I will be running in pants and a tank.  I need to find some lub to put under my arms because I sweat bad and it rubs raw.  Anyone have any good suggestions?

Workout:

5 mile Fat Blast WATP

Walking at SCHOOL

Not much to report.  I’ve been taking it down a notch because of my race on Saturday.  My legs are pretty sore still from Mondays workout which normally makes me VERY happy but not so much this week LOL.

I did my last run before the race yesterday morning and it went fine.  I feel that I’m ready.  I’m going to go into with the mindset that it’s just another long run on a Saturday morning.

Work has been going fine.  My student is about 5 active boys rolled into one.  He is constantly going…hey cardio workout! LOL  His voice is always talking and his body is always trying to move which doesn’t work so well in first grade.  He’s very nice and very polite but VERY active.

Workout:

Back- Medium 3×8-10 reps

15 min walk

3 mile walk with friend…very slow

Ok not only did I start back at work yesterday AND I’m running a half marathon this week , my body also decides to restart my cycle after 3.5 years.  I mean come on..it couldn’t wait one more week LOL.  I was in a little bit of a panic at 4 m…after so long you’re not stocked for this type of thing but luckily I dug deep enough   This would prob explain the extreme bloating I’ve been having.  Now I’m crossing my fingers that it will be regular and all will be good!

I’m not too happy I got it back because in my mind it means I’m getting fat when in reality it means I’m getting healthier which is my goal.  I have my work physical after school today and then I will probably schedule my annual physical ( only 2.5 years late) sometime later in the month.  I think I’m going to request a full workup just to check all my levels.

I’m pretty sore in my legs after yesterday.  I squatted deep and heavy which prob wasn’t the best idea 5 days before a race…oh well I should be fine by Saturday.  I’m having a body image issue:  When I get up in the morning and look in the mirror there is hardly any flab on my sides, my abs are showing, my lower legs aren’t touching and my upper thighs are barely touching at the top point but by night I have flab hanging everywhere and my legs are glued together WTF???  I’m going to try to check in the same mirror tonight before bed and see if maybe it’s just the way the 2 mirrors are posititoned.  I guess you could say I LOVE my body in the morning and not so much by night HAHA

Off to a 2nd day of school

Workout:

ABS

5 mile run (last run before race)

Today is the first day of school here which correlates to the first day of work for me.  I’m excited and nervous.  I HATE that I have to be there at 8:15 compared to 9 last year.  It puts me in a morning rush and I don’t do well with that

I had a great strength workout this morning and am feeling pumped.  I’m a lot stronger than I think I am.  With vacation and such it had been a long time since I had a tough as nails workout so it felt good.  I’m trying not to stress about the gaining weight thing, which is easier said than done.  The truth is I thought I looked great until I got on the scale…how messed up is that   The look I love is Dara Torres or Jillian Michaels, not big muscles but very toned and lean.  My upper body is doing well, my lower body seemed to forget it’s supposed to shape up.  I think I have been neglecting my legs because of my running/racing.  I didn’t want them to be sore and with so many races back to back this summer it’s been hard.  After Saturday they will be addressed!

I just finished my protein shake so I better jump in the shower and get a start on my day.  Gotta be ready for our photo op this morning!

Workout:

45 minutes Heavy-Front

15 min brisk walking on the treadmill

Stop indulging all the time that is.  I feel fine when I eat well but I still have a lot of guilt when I eat especially with dessert.  Ice Cream has been my biggest enemy this summer.  I’m glad when I start working that I will only have access to the food I bring and not all the tempting treats I have at home (I don’t have a lot but I have enough LOL)

I’m excited to get my Half Marathon over and out of the way.  Training for it has taken a toll on my body physically.  Trying to lift heavy and run a lot (20-25 miles a week) has been hard for me to keep up with proper food intake.  I bought a joint supplement to try because my joints when I lift really seem to ache and be stiff.  I’m too young to be feeling old HAHA

Workout:

10 mile run…5 on treadmill, 5 outside with DH

I’ve decided to post the positives and negatives in my life right now.  Sometimes when I write the neg. out I find I don’t have a lot.  The positives give me a boost during the day.  The big reason behind this is I did a BAD thing…I got on the scale.  It wasn’t horrible but I HATE weighing over 100 pounds.  I cannnot figure out why I can’t lose ANY weight???  I work out at least 60 minutes 6 days a week sometimes 7.  I know when I weighed 90 pounds I was exercising at least 3 hours a day and was worn down but I HATE my weight right now.  I’m feeling pretty down on myself even though I prob look the best I have ever in my life.  I think I’m scared to be "healthy" because healthy to me = fat.  gaining weight=fat and failure

Negative:

1. Gained 3 pounds since June

2. My inner thighs are FULL of flab.  It’s where all my fat goes when I gain weight.

3.  Start back at work on Monday (cuts into my workout time)

Positive:

1.  Even with gaining 3 pounds my BF has gone down

2.  My love handles are shrinking (it must all my falling into my thighs LMAO)

3.  I can run 12 miles

4.  I can see my abs daily

5.  I have more muscle def then I have ever had

6.  I’m getting less rigid with food intake (need to be more considering I’m getting flabby)

7. Paycheck = more money to spend on fitness things HAHA

8.  Can lift heavier than I could at the beg. of the summer

I will get through this in one piece.  I just think the stress of everything right now is tearing my body down.  I’m nervous about going back to work and the schedule changes it brings with my workouts and my eating.  I guess the only way to the other side is to go through!  I WILL make it and I WILL be ok!

Workout:

full body weights

2 mile WATP DVD

2-3 mile walk with friend/former running buddy(slow she just had surgery)

The past few days have felt strange to me.  I keep getting this anxious feeling, like I’m just starting over because I’ve gained so much weight.  I don’t know if it stems from my vacation and not having total control over my food for almost 8 days (meaning we ate out a lot, even though I ordered healthier things and did the salad bar).  I have gained 10-12 pounds over the last year and a half and it’s not sitting too well with me.  I know a big chunk of it is muscle.  I have this warped sense in my head…when my clothes get looser then my mind goes crazy and says DO MORE, DO MORE…lose more inches, weight, etc.  I really liked being thin…on the outside with clothes on (not 85 pounds thin but I felt great at 90).  I am liking the way my body is taking shape but I’m still partially stuck on the scale.  I haven’t got on it since before vacation.  I will be taking pictures next week and then I will be taking a few days off from formal exercise after my Half and then I will be hitting the fat loss HARD.

I also had a staff meeting at the school yesterday and am stressed about starting a new year.  It’s like starting a new job every 9 months with a new teacher and new classroom.  The teacher is very nice and I think we will get along fine.  She wants me there earlier in the morn which I don’t really like but I will get off a little earlier so that may work out better so I can have some me time to unwind before the kids get home.

Workout:

2 mile WATP DVD

4-5 mile run

Wow what an awesome vacation!  I got in all my workouts plus at the extra walking at Hershey Park and Gettysburg.  Pennsylvania is a beautiful state.  I was super excited to meet my online friend and her family.  We’ve known each other through the computer for several years but had never met or even spoken to each other.  I was a little nervous but it turned out GREAT.  She is like a long lost sister.  We have so much in common it was scary.  I indulged more than I would at home but not overboard.  My biggest diet disaster was I majorly lacked in the veggie dept.  About the only veggie I could get was brocolli and I can only eat so much of that LOL. My stomach did not like that so I was bloated and had stomach issues for 75% of my vacation. With all the exercise planned and unplanned I’m sure I’m not up too much weight.  I enjoyed my vacation and that is the main thing.  My abs were back showing last night so I’m not too worried about it.  I decided not to weigh myself BEFORE my Half because I don’t want to freak out and start eating less when I need the extra energy the next week.  Not only do I have my Half but I start back to work on Monday.  I do plan on taking off some weight and FAT after my Half but right now I’m going to focus on my running so I can do my best

So all in all I’m back and I’m READY!

Workout:

5 mile Super Fat Burning WATP DVD

Unpacking!