Operation: Weight Loss (2 Month Low Carb) Day #1

2 Months, Really? Ok. Deal.

Starting today, Jon and I are embarking on two months of no carbs.....er--- two months with no bad carbs. We are not eliminating fruit from our diet, and we will have whole grains on a limited basis. Mostly though, lean protein and veggies for the next two months.

We both have pretty huge goals to lose weight. I keep talking about it, but it is time to do something. Jon has been working out very consistently and has lost quite a bit of weight, but is looking to lose more as he controls his eating.

Me...well I am a bunch of talk and struggle heavily (pun intended) with follow through. So friends, ask away! Keep me accountable. Feel free to hang out with me, and NOT ask me out for ice cream, but to go on a walk or bike ride instead:))

Welcome to our journey.

Yeah, it was THAT bad.......

On Friday, August 7, 2010 I finished my first ever 5k....just barely. It was one of the most miserable physical experiences I have ever had in my life.....and I am by nature, an exaggerator.

And yes it was THAT bad.

So bad that I started crying at mile 1

So bad that all runners had passed me

So bad that most walkers had passed me

So bad that all of the children could have lapped me twice

So bad that people with strollers lapped me

So bad that old women and men were running laps around me

So bad that if I would have been in my own town, I would have walked straight home

So bad that I thought it was my most embarrassing moment thus far

So bad that I thought my husband and friends would be ashamed of me

So bad that I vowed never to run again....ever

So bad that I was planning my dinner/dessert binge when I got home

So bad that I could not take off my sunglasses because I was crying

So bad that I spent most of the time walking and not even running

So bad that I was in a pretty bad spot of self loathing

So bad, that I almost finished last


The whole experience was awful. I want to keep running on my own, because I still have a lot of weight to lose, but I don't know if I will do another race again.....at least, a race where I try to run. I can walk a race, but trying to run is a whole other game.

Some days we are friends, and I celebrate those days.

Like today.

Today we were friends.

Good friends in fact.

I even shouted for joy.

It did take me by surprise because we are not always good friends. Actually for four years, we have been enemies, but this summer, we have close. Very close. And very encouraging actually.

Today, my good friend told me that I have lost 14lbs thus far in my weight loss journey.

My good friend did not say "Good for the 14, but you know you have about 40lbs to go, right?" nope, my good friend, simply said "14lbs down. You can do this. Keep it up girl. Rock it out."

Yes, I am talking about the scale in the bathroom.

{Loss of the Battle}

What battle?

The battle of the holiday weekend

I didn't even fight it. I just gave in.

And ate.

And didn't exercise.

And ate some more.

And didn't exercise.

And got out of great routine.

But you know what? I am not done. I may have lost the battle, but the war to beat the game of weight loss is still very much before my eyes.

I have less than 3 months to fit into this super cute bridesmaid dress.

So please.....help me to press on friends! Wanna work out with me and push me to keep going? I would love the help!

So glad I pushed through

I am working towards shedding pounds, getting in shape and being healthier

I have been eating fairly healthy,

Have resisted some huge temptations,

Found healthy substitutes,

And many cravings have been eliminated.

I have been exercising 5-6 days a week,

Working on running, on W2D3 of The Couch to 5K,

Working on my arms and abs,

Moving around more,

Cutting out pop,

Pushing through the pain,

lots of pain this week with running,

pain in my feet and legs,

and pain from running in the sun.

For what? LOSING 6LBS!! I am so excited. There is still a long way to go, but I am getting started, seeing results, and I am going to push through!