Another 5k down

We made it through the Spanish Fork 5k. I didn't like it as much as the Art City Days one. We did cut our time by 4 minutes. My awesome sis once again helped me out and kept reminding me when she had to jog back to me that she was only there to start and finish with me; the time didn't matter. THANKS BRAN!! I love ya.

Next 5K the BYU Cougar Run Oct. 11

I'm training outside for this one. I once again had very bad asthma after the last one for about 3 days. Ry says train outside from now until the race and you can run. If not, NO 5K. Guess I'll stick to the workout schedule :)

It's a miracle

Hey I have started exercising....again. So far this week I have jog/walked 6.1 miles. Today I am going to mow the lawn for my exercise and then do some yoga. Tomorrow will also be a light exercise day since Bran and I are running another 5k Saturday. Wish us luck!!!!

Nat's Count

I'm trying to really watch it today since we are going to Lagoon tomorrow and I did all that late night snacking last night.

Breakfast: 2 Nectarines about 140 calories

Lunch: about 650 calories - so much for watching what I ate

Snack: 2 Nectarines 140 calories

Dinner:

Total:


Exercise: None today. I had to take meds to sleep at about 1:30am and didn't fall asleep until after 2. With a drive to SLC this morning I decided I better get more than 2.5 hours of sleep. I WILL GO TOMORROW!!! Plus all the walking at Lagoon :)

Brandi's Calories

Breakfast:
1/2 grapefruit I think about 100 cal.
24 Mini Wheats/no milk 180 cal.

Lunch:
Chicked Enchilada Soup (only one bowl today) 500 cal

Snacks:
crackers 160 cal.
marshmellows 70 cal.

Brandi's Calories for June 24th

ok here we go:

Breakfast:
Pankcake 300 calories

Lunch:
Chicken Enchilada Soup 800 calories (just a guesstimate but I was really hungry and ate a lot)

Snack:
Pretzels 120 calories

Dinner:
Misc. stuff/still full from lunch 350 calories

total for the day 1570

Nat's stuff..again :)

Breakfast: 2 cups of cereal 200 calories
1 cup of milk 90 calories

Lunch: A fabulous sald about 500 calories

Dinner: one piece of pizza 340
one breadstick 150

Midnight snacking (due to insomnia, not a good excuse I know, but I always get so hungry when this happens!!!) about 700 calories

Total Calories: 1980 - Wahoo look at that barely still in my limit. That's awesome

Exercise: 37 minutes on treadmill, 2.0 miles, 295 calories burned

On a roll two days in a row :)

Breakfast: about 450 calories YIKES

Lunch: a gatorade - 200 calories

Dinner: dinner 2 small bean burritoes - 500 calories

Snack: about 4 cups of popcorn 220

Total calories: 1370 not bad :) well under my 1800 limit :):):)

Exercise: Nada, but going to the gym in the morning

Not good at this....

Man we really need to get our butts in gear.

Okay so far today....
Breakfast: 2 cups of Corn Flakes - 200 calories
1 cup skim milk - 90 calories

Lunch: 2 Nectarines - about 120 calories

Dinner: about 4 oz of Chicken - 200 calories
baked potato with all the goods - 250 calories
asparagus - about 80 calories

Total for the day: 950 calories PRETTY DARN GOOD

Exercise: Nada :(

Checking In

Okay so we haven't really been doing our daily calorie check in. So just for today I am going to list what I ate because I have no idea what the calories are.

Breakfast: Small pancake & a cup of milk
Lunch: A nectarine & about 6 salt water taffy
Dinner: Small baked potato, a bunch of asparagus and 1.5 small hamburgers

Exercise: Swimming for 30 minutes in my awesome neighbors pool :)

Check in Day 2 - Natty

Breakfast: 330 calories
Lunch: 520 calories
Dinner:

Days Total:

Exercise:

Nat's 1st Daily check in

Today I ate 2110 calories. I know for certain I didn't drink enough water. For exercise today I mowed my lawn and tilled my flower garden and a new spot for my veggie garden.

WE DID IT!!!!!

Well we did it. I don't think there was much doubt that Brandi and Kim would do it, but I am most proud to say I did it as well!!! Thanks so much sisters for supporting me on my new venture of getting into shape and finding a love to run. I know some people in the fam thought we were crazy to pay to run, but it was awesome (even if I now have a slight case of bronchitis.) I love you guys!!!

Kim's Time: 35 minutes (I think)

Nat & Bran's Time: 50 minutes

Obviously Bran could have finished with Kim, but she stuck with me and even carried some little girl on her back when the girl's poor mom was struggling with a screaming infant in a stroller and a little girl who no longer wanted to walk. You inspire us all sister!!!

Getting nervous....

Okay, I have been walking/jogging, but I am still REALLY REALLY REALLY nervous about this. But I am sticking with it.

Pre-5K Goals

Okay sisters, here is my plan. Everyday, minus Sundays and Friday the 6th, I am going to try and jog/walk 2.5 - 3.5 miles. I even made a little route that includes a hill so that I can be ready for that part of the 5k. Mostly though, I think I better just pray and have a lot of faith that my Heavenly Father is going to help me make it :)

I believe in miracles....

Hey, I have been working out!!! Miracles occur!! Oh, also I have all three of us registered for the 5K, June 7. I'm still a little nervous about this.

Slacking

I must confess I have been such a slacker this last week. I vow to do better. I just hate mornings!!!!

Running is What We Do

Ok Sisters, it is a miracle, I put on my running shoes this morning and ran the treadmill. I ran for 40 min. I am at about 12-12 1/2 mile min. It was a good 3 mile run. Can't wait until the 5k. How's it going Nat, don't think I am going to bail out on you becuase I am not. I am in this all the way. I am excited and am on a roll. RUN RUN RUN!!!

An Early Start

Ok so Little Sis, I had an early start to my goals, I acutally went out last night. It was awesome. The view was great and the weather felt so nice. I started out walking and then ended up running and trying not to die up the hills, but I made it. The next outing I do I think I will include some pictures. I am hoping for Wed. even if it is on the treadmill due to weather.

38 Days and counting.

My Goals

Ok Nat, I have really been thinkging about what I want to accomplish this next mont and I am now posting them. Starting May 1st, I want to get up on my days off and run the treadmill from 6 to 7, get the kids ready for school, feed Maren, put her to nap then shower. On Mon and Wed night race home from work make a quick dinner and be out the door running to the great view by 7:30.

I will keep you posted as to how this comes about.

CRAP!!!

Okay my sisters, we totally suck at recording our workouts. Only 45 more days until the Art City 5k. PLEASE keep me motivated!! But I will love you either way :)

Feel the burn

Today was a good day at the gym. I used the eliptical. Man, does it ever make my quads burn!! It was kind of funny. I chose one in the very back corner, because I always get nervous I will get dizzy and fall off, just as I started up the iPod Papa Joe (Teri's dad) came over. He just looked at me and said "whatcha hidin' in the corner for Nat?" I told him my fear of falling. We had a good laugh and he then as he walked back over to his machine he said "Okay 30 minutes, here we go." I don't know if he was actually challanging me, but I took it as one. SO....

Today's Progress
30 Min. 1.65 miles on the eliptical

I was proud of myself.

Get out of BED!!!

I FINALLY made it back to the gym today. I owe a large thanks to Ryan for kicking me out of bed at 4 AM. I hate getting up early, but I always feel so much better when I exercise!!!

Today's Report

1.7 miles 23 minutes

Still out for the count

Anxiety sucks!! I vow to walk with Liv today. Maybe I better put the motto on my fridge or something!

Anxiety hang over...

Well, since I had a gigantic (maybe worst ever) anxiety attack yesterday, I was a little too tired from my meds to quite make it out of bed. Also, my legs are still so sore from yesterday that I decided maybe an every other day to running will be best for a little bit. On my off days I intend to take a book and just ride a bike at the gym, or take Miss Livvy on a walk, weather permitting.

No Death Here

Well, there was no almost fatal death here and it is not becuase I am miss workout of america, it is flat out that I did not excercise today. Hope I get to it someday. Good job Nat.

Exercising Death

Folks there was an almost fatal moment at the gym this morning, I kid you not. I thought I was going to have rubber legs for the rest of the day. But I did work out so at least I am starting on the right track.

TODAY'S ACCOMPLISHMENT
1.60 Miles
27:41 Minutes

Not to bad for my first day although I may back off a little bit until my body gets more use to this exercise thing.

And we're off...

Okay, this blog is probably more for me than anyone, but thanks for the support fam!! I am starting a training program today and will try and report once a week on my progress. Also, if we find out about any other 5k's we want to do together we can post the info to each other. So here we go....