Day 248 - Couch To 5K (C25K)

I DID IT! I DID IT! I DID IT!

I started the Couch To 5 K program yesterday with my sister. It felt great to take another step towards regaining my healthier lifestyle and figure. It was a manageable amount of walking/jogging and was completely doable. I challenge all of you to join me if you've ever wanted to run, but felt silly (like me) starting it. Oh! And did I mention that there are podcasts you can download for FREE to help time and coach you so it's pretty much a no brainer while you're out there? Yup. She and I run again again tomorrow afternoon.

If you want to see the generals of the program, click here to go to Cool Running, the website I used to get me started. The podcast is slightly different, but the website is a great reference point to begin.

Also, this week I need to begin to pull myself away from sugar. Not completely, but in the highly condensed versions I get easily addicted to. Like Caramel Creme candies *drool*. I have found another treat, lower in sugar but a great little not-to-sweet treat when you just need something to get you past your craving without causing a sugar crash. I'll share tomorrow on my Product Reviews tab!

Day 94

Hello. My Name is Kara and I'm addicted to sugar.
It's been... well, that statement won't work because I have a mouth full of cookie right now.

I have learned this about myself through my journey with Weight Watchers. WW didn't point it out, but I weaned myself (mostly) from sugar for a while. Then I reintroduced it mildly and thought I'd be ok. It has snowballed and I have realized that once I start, I almost can't stop. My husband actually had to scold me about 5 minutes ago (he had been given permission a while ago) about the macaron that found it's way into my mouth. Sugar is going to be banned from my home for a while when we return from our vacation a week from tomorrow.

Day 82

Well, last nite I went to the movies with my hubby and boys to see Cars 2 and it was so cute! What was not cute was the point total for my eating yesterday. Still on-plan, tracked every last bit of food that entered my mouth, but wow! I'm still confident about tomorrow, and will be cautious of the carb munchies I'm sure I'll have today (after eating all of those yummy pretzel bites!). Less carbs today- I can do it. I'm realizing they are my favorite things, even more than sugar and chocolate. Our friendship needs a time out.