Monday, April 21, 2014
P90x3 - Day 1
Today I kicked off strength training by starting the P90x3 training program. I'm planning to do the regular program and see where it gets me. I had a wonderful 8 mile run last Saturday, but I'm definitely feeling the effects of a weak core. I'd also like to speed up losing the last 10lbs of baby weigh. I fluctuate between 7-10 pesky pounds each week, and I'm ready to see the number on the scale drop or at least fit more comfortably in my jeans. (I'm tired of muffin top! blargh!) Yes, I should quit complaining, but I know what I feel like running without this extra weigh - much better! I also think it's important to set goals and take care of yourself. As long as I have this body, I might as well take care of it!
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Running Therapy
Today I enjoyed a quiet, sunny 4 miler through my neighborhood. As I ran, I observed all the activity going on around me and just escaped all the thoughts running through my head. It's nice to get away for a while from one's thoughts and just enjoy the sound of your shoes on the pavement. My breathing becomes consistent and I fall into a rhythm (unless there's a hill, which there was but I conquered it. Take that hill!)
Running has turned into a sort of therapy for me. After losing my brother this past September, I haven't really learned how to cope with missing him. I was 24 weeks pregnant when he died, so I put all my energy into preparing to give birth and be a mother. Now that I've had my son, all those emotions have come flooding back. There are moments when Isaac does something funny and the first person I think to tell is my brother. I think, man, Ryan would totally get why I thought that was funny! My throat catches and I begin to cry thinking that I can't ever tell him the silly things my son, his nephew, did this afternoon. It's such a raw feeling. It's not like Ryan's in another country; he's in a place I won't reach until I die. It's surreal. Most of the time I don't even have the words to describe how I'm feeling. Most of the time the only thing that makes me feel better is to cry. I don't know where I'm going with this post, but it just boils down to missing my brother. I miss everything about him. Every. Single. Thing.
It's hard for me to talk about Ryan with just anyone. In most cases, I know my friends and family don't really know what to say to me, so it's hard because I don't really get to talk about Ryan. It's painful to talk about him just as much as it is to NOT talk about him. My goal is to just get through each day. I'm here for a reason and I do believe my life is mapped out by God. He loves me and I know my struggle is part of a bigger plan. Honestly, sometimes that's is a hard pill to swallow, but I'm keeping faith in God.
"There are moments in life when you miss someone so much, you just want to pick them from your dreams and hug them for real."
Running has turned into a sort of therapy for me. After losing my brother this past September, I haven't really learned how to cope with missing him. I was 24 weeks pregnant when he died, so I put all my energy into preparing to give birth and be a mother. Now that I've had my son, all those emotions have come flooding back. There are moments when Isaac does something funny and the first person I think to tell is my brother. I think, man, Ryan would totally get why I thought that was funny! My throat catches and I begin to cry thinking that I can't ever tell him the silly things my son, his nephew, did this afternoon. It's such a raw feeling. It's not like Ryan's in another country; he's in a place I won't reach until I die. It's surreal. Most of the time I don't even have the words to describe how I'm feeling. Most of the time the only thing that makes me feel better is to cry. I don't know where I'm going with this post, but it just boils down to missing my brother. I miss everything about him. Every. Single. Thing.
It's hard for me to talk about Ryan with just anyone. In most cases, I know my friends and family don't really know what to say to me, so it's hard because I don't really get to talk about Ryan. It's painful to talk about him just as much as it is to NOT talk about him. My goal is to just get through each day. I'm here for a reason and I do believe my life is mapped out by God. He loves me and I know my struggle is part of a bigger plan. Honestly, sometimes that's is a hard pill to swallow, but I'm keeping faith in God.
"There are moments in life when you miss someone so much, you just want to pick them from your dreams and hug them for real."
Ryan would get a kick out of this photo!
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Day 1 #1800MinuteChallenge
Today I kicked off the 1800 Minute Challenge with a 3 mile jog around the block and a decent stretching session. Penny accompanied me on the run, but she's not the greatest running partner because she tends to pull me all over the place. More mileage I guess?
The 1800 Minute Challenge involves logging 1800 minutes of exercise between today, April 1 and May 31. The goal is to get ready for summer weather and feel better about your body. Since having Isaac in January, I have been able to shed all by 10 pesky pounds. I'm ready to get rid of that extra flab. As my loving husband says, " It takes 9 months to make it, it will take 9 months for it to go away." Bah - I'm ready now! At least he loves me, extra baby fat and all!
It does, however, feel amazing to get out and run again. I was having some knee issues, but today everything felt pretty good. I'm definitely sore. I pulled a weird muscle in my back, I think from lugging around Isaac's car seat? I have oodles of massage gift card money to spend, so I need to sign up and get one. I also can't wait for my Young Living Essential Oils kit to arrive in the mail so I can start oiling up and remove some of the pain that way. I can't wait to try them out!
The 1800 Minute Challenge involves logging 1800 minutes of exercise between today, April 1 and May 31. The goal is to get ready for summer weather and feel better about your body. Since having Isaac in January, I have been able to shed all by 10 pesky pounds. I'm ready to get rid of that extra flab. As my loving husband says, " It takes 9 months to make it, it will take 9 months for it to go away." Bah - I'm ready now! At least he loves me, extra baby fat and all!
It does, however, feel amazing to get out and run again. I was having some knee issues, but today everything felt pretty good. I'm definitely sore. I pulled a weird muscle in my back, I think from lugging around Isaac's car seat? I have oodles of massage gift card money to spend, so I need to sign up and get one. I also can't wait for my Young Living Essential Oils kit to arrive in the mail so I can start oiling up and remove some of the pain that way. I can't wait to try them out!
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